Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fall River, Los Angeles (MA, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist to join their compassionate team. This role involves obtaining and processing specimens, ensuring accurate labeling, and performing phlebotomy across various settings. You'll contribute to a culture that values diversity and well-being while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on professional growth and community care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. Join a team recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' and help deliver world-class healthcare in your community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Customized leadership training

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally accredited phlebotomy program is required.
• Certification from ASCP BOC is needed within two years.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and label specimens accurately according to procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy on various patient types and maintain equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Patient Information Management

Education

Completion of a phlebotomy program

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Overview

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 Southeastern 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

*$3,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation; One Saturday per month

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay Range

USD $21.21 - USD $28.53 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

one Saturday per month