Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance

Generous Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist for Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. This evening-shift role is 32 hours weekly with weekend/holiday rotation and includes a $2,000 new hire sign-on bonus.

Compensation is based on experience; benefits include time off, retirement plan with company match, and tuition assistance. Join an inclusive, community-focused health system that values professional growth and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a college-based, nationally accredited phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Certification from ASCP BOC or equivalent is required within two years from date of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 or be exempt by signing a statement.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures.
• Ensure specimens are accurately labeled and delivered to the correct laboratory departments.
• Enter all specimen and patient information in LIS or department logs; generate reports in a timely fashion.
• Perform phlebotomy on inpatient, outreach clients, home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations; maintain equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

LIS

Education

College-based phlebotomy program

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

LIS

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist

*$2,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Evening shift, 1:00pm - 9:30pm, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee, obtain correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures. Insure that all specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled. Process and deliver specimens to correct laboratory departments. Enter all specimen and patient information in LIS or department logs. Generate accurate reports in a timely fashion and distribute appropriately. Perform phlebotomy on inpatient, outreach clients, home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations. Maintain equipment and instrumentation.

• Equivalent to successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited, phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC or equivalent) is required within two years from date of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.