Compassionate Phlebotomist — Precise Blood Collection

Lifespan; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcareers

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a phlebotomist for Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role involves obtaining and processing specimens, including nasal swabs, and ensuring accurate test sample handling under minimal supervision.

Focus is on compassionate patient care, adherence to infection control, and timely response to requests with a target venipuncture success rate of 95% and rapid on-site arrival times.

Qualifications

• Prior phlebotomy experience or related healthcare role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication with patients and families.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a busy hospital setting.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor.
• Adheres to safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures, collection of nasal swabs.
• Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing.
• Applies the principles of basic and special procedures in regard to anatomy and physiology, specimen collection and specimen processing and handling.
• Selects equipment, methods, appropriate Quality Control, and site for blood collection according to established procedures
• Prepares equipment and patient according to established procedures.
• Evaluates patient situation and specimen appropriateness to check for possible source error, inconsistencies, and to take corrective action according to predetermined criteria.
• Consistently practices universal precautions.
• Successful in 95% of the venipunctures
• Responds appropriately to calls. Arrives at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy course diploma preferred

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a phlebotomist for Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role involves obtaining and processing specimens, including nasal swabs, and ensuring accurate test sample handling under minimal supervision.

Focus is on compassionate patient care, adherence to infection control, and timely response to requests with a target venipuncture success rate of 95% and rapid on-site arrival times.