Phlebotomist - SF

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Base pay range: $18.99/hr - $28.21/hr

Site:
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere.

Responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory, performing various clerical and preprocessing duties, and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools.

Performs pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.

Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff, and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens.

Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and ensuring delivery of those specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Also responsible for assisting client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients in accordance with established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere.
• Demonstrates workflow and procedure knowledge with management, coworkers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
• Receives direction from the management team (administrator, coordinator, manager, supervisor, or work unit lead).
• Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education as appropriate.
• Verifies correct specimen and labeling requirements for test orders; correctly registers and labels tubes as appropriate.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.
• Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements.
• Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems; answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Licenses and Credentials:
  Phlebotomy Technician (PT) [PBT(ASCP)] - preferred
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years in a hospital Laboratory preferred;
  Internship or equivalent 0-1 year required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards; annual CAP competencies in applicable area

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20-35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  0
• Employee Type:
  Per Diem
• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating (United States of America)
• Location:
  
  1153 Centre Street

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on minimum qualifications and may vary by experience, education, certifications, and other factors. We offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact Human Resources at .

Mass General Brigham encourages a diverse workforce and values the contributions of all team members.