Phlebotomist - Full Time -Second Shift

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator, Practice Manager and/or site Medical Director, this role collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques. The phlebotomist instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluids/specimens, processes specimens correctly, and tracks receipt of results. Under the direction of a qualified instructor, the phlebotomist performs lab testing after documented training is established. Additionally, under the general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator and within established hospital and department policies and procedures, the phlebotomist performs a variety of clerical/receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory. This role also performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures from patients in sub-acute, long term care health care facilities, and adult day care centers.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory setting.
Excellent customer service and phlebotomy skills.
Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
High school graduate
Successful completion of approved phlebotomy program
Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driving license.
Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible. Certification is required within one year of hire.
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Excellent command of oral and written English.
Positive interpersonal communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal communication.
Experienced in use of electronic positive patient identification system.
Experienced with pre-analytical specimen collection requirements.

Responsibilities

Collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques.
Instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluids/specimens.
Processes specimens correctly and tracks receipt of results.
Performs lab testing after documented training is established.
Performs a variety of clerical/receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory.
Performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures from patients in sub-acute, long term care health care facilities, and adult day care centers.