Phlebotomist

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy functions and non–technical duties. This role involves drawing blood, identifying patients, labeling specimens, and ensuring timely transport of samples to the lab. The phlebotomist will also utilize computers for order entry and record-keeping, organize their workload, and assist coworkers. Additionally, they may be involved in training new employees, maintaining a clean work environment, and adhering to all safety and organizational policies. Receptionist duties in the outpatient lab may also be required.

Requirements

Minimum Education - Preferred Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferred.
Minimum Work Experience One (1) year of full time experience preferred.
Certifications Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure.
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
Determines priority of STAT draws and ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics.
Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.
Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.
Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
Records daily temperature of refrigerator.
Technology – Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual. The employee is knowledgeable of who the Hospital Safety Officer is.