Phlebotomist

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warwick seeks a Phlebotomist responsible for obtaining blood samples and entering patient data. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, have a minimum of six months experience, and possess Phlebotomy certification. Responsibilities include organizing workloads, preparing samples, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. Join a trusted organization contributing to medical advancements and offering essential patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• Certification in Phlebotomy required for employees hired after 2012.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples using venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Enter and verify patient information into the hospital system.
• Organize phlebotomy workload for timely results.

Skills

Venipuncture

Aseptic techniques

Patient information management

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for performing all forms of phlebotomy procedures including registration on any age level, process specimens to ensure stability, perform order entry procedures to ensure accuracy of patient/testing information, and provide all laboratory results to providers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples by performing venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks on any age level. Use aseptic techniques and follow established procedures.
• Enter all patient information into the correct hospital system, verifying patient demographics, updating and verifying all patient insurance, and administering ABN’s as needed.
• Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy, including routine, time specific or stat orders, to ensure timely results to provider.
• Order tests in computer and if needed contact the physician on questions relating to test requests.
• File/Scan scripts and insurance information, and prepare reports for delivery to Doctor’s office if needed.
• Prepare samples for courier pickup and/or deliver samples, to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
• Clean and maintain phlebotomy work areas, carts, etc. utilizing established procedures.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Perform phlebotomy responsibilities at assigned location(s) determined by the manager to meet the needs of the department.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A high school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. All employees hired during or after 2012 must have Phlebotomy certification.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.