Phlebotomist - Full Time -Second Shift

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator, Practice Manager, and/or site Medical Director, the Phlebotomist collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques; instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluid specimens; processes specimens correctly; and tracks receipt of results. After documented training under a qualified instructor, the role also performs laboratory testing. Under general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator, the position performs clerical and receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory, and performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures for patients in sub-acute and long-term care facilities and adult day care centers. The role requires effective communication with people of all age groups served and the ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Minimum of 1–3 years of 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 an approved phlebotomy program.
Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driver's license.
Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible; certification is required within one year of hire.
Ability to effectively communicate with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques.
Instruct patients in the collection of urine and other body fluid specimens.
Process specimens correctly and track receipt of results.
Perform laboratory testing after documented training under a qualified instructor.
Receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory.
Perform clerical and receptionist duties.
Perform age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures for patients in sub-acute and long-term care facilities and adult day care centers.