Phlebotomist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team in a role focused on blood collection and patient care. This position requires a commitment to safety and adherence to protocols while providing compassionate care to patients. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and attention to detail, ensuring a safe and efficient collection process. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the metric system and basic anatomy.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and cardiovascular system.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance during procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Emergency recognition

Computer skills

Job description

Collect blood using good judgment, reasonable and prudent care, and according to policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following:

1. Check two patient identifiers and ensure a complete match between orders, labels, and patient verbal response before and after collection.
2. Once the patient has been called, ensure the safety of the patient at all times. Avoid leaving the patient alone.
3. Use hand hygiene procedures according to lab guidelines.
4. Select appropriate specimen collection equipment.
5. Select an appropriate site for blood collection.
6. Tie tourniquet and prepare the site for venipuncture.
7. Collect specimen according to the order of draw.
8. Ensure a safe collection by adhering to all safety protocols, such as needle stabilization during draw.
9. Ensure adequate mixing of the specimen in the tube by inversion.
10. Label specimens in the presence of the patient.
11. Package and transport specimens appropriately for in-house and/or MGH Boston lab testing.
12. Batch specimens and file manifest for transport to MGH Boston Core Lab.
13. Monitor the patient, ensure bleeding has stopped, and the patient is stable.
14. Verbally give patient post-draw instructions on wound care.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing standard questions prior to collection, maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance, providing additional services with proper training, managing clerical duties, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety and dress code policies. Candidates should have familiarity with the metric system, basic anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, cardiovascular system knowledge, and standard precautions. Effective communication, attention to detail, compassionate care, emergency recognition, physical ability to perform tasks, and computer skills are required.

Working conditions may involve exposure to hazardous materials, noise, or crowded environments. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.