PHLEBOTOMIST

South Shore Health•Norwell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties within South Shore Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system. South Shore Health is the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts, offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. The organization is committed to uniting top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans, working "As One" to provide exceptional care.

Requirements

Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferred.
One (1) year of full time experience preferred.
Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedures, ensuring correct technique and minimal patient discomfort.
Identify patients and properly label specimen tubes at the bedside, using patient armbands and automated patient identification systems.
Determine priority of STAT draws, ensuring timely collection (within 10-15 minutes for STATs, immediately for severe trauma/disaster) and transport of all patient specimens to the lab.
Utilize computers for assigned functions, including verifying information for accuracy, performing order entry without errors, and generating/managing collection lists.
Organize assigned work, accurately complete workload statistics, and ensure all assigned patients are drawn by the end of the shift.
Assist co-workers with blood-drawing procedures and communicate with laboratory departments and floors regarding patients not drawn or problems in obtaining specimens.
Under supervision, assist in the training of new employees and student interns in departmental phlebotomy procedures, acting as a resource.
Follow all organizational and department/unit policies and procedures, readily accepting changes in assignment and performing work of equal or lesser responsibility as needed.
Act as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones promptly and courteously in the outpatient lab when required.
Be responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department, including phlebotomy baskets, stock, and work areas.
Record daily refrigerator temperatures and notify the Supervisor if temperatures fall outside established limits.
Be receptive to technological solutions for work processes and practices.
Foster a "Culture of Safety" by consistently adhering to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and Safety Procedures, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling blood/body fluids, and knowing where to find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).