Phlebotomist - SF

Phlebotomist - SF1 – Brigham and Women's Hospital

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.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week with variable schedule and start times. Position requires rotating weekends and some holidays.

Starting Pay: $19.75/hr.

• Patient safety

• Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene.
• Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers.
• Demonstrates effective communication “hand‑offs” between providers, shifts, departments, etc.
• Demonstrates use of proper precautions, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer‑sensitive atmosphere.
• Demonstrates workflow and procedure knowledge with management, co‑workers, 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 to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.
• Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.
• Correctly and accurately 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.
• Experience: Experience in a hospital laboratory 3‑5 years preferred;
  Internship or equivalent 0‑1 year required.
• Licenses & Credentials: Phlebotomy Technician (PT) – PBT(ASCP) preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards;
  Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lb+ (w/ assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lb
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Onsite

1133 Centre Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

$18.99 – $28.21 per hour

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation…