Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist for their New Bedford location. The role involves specimen collection and processing, critical for effective patient care. The position offers a competitive salary, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing community focus and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of a nationally accredited phlebotomy program.
• Certification from ASCP or equivalent required within two years.
• Vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct specimens and volumes according to procedures.
• Process and deliver specimens to appropriate labs.
• Maintaining equipment and conducting phlebotomy.

Skills

Specimen collection

Phlebotomy

Patient information entry

Education

Completion of college-based phlebotomy program

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

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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.

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

• $4,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*
  
  

Hours: 24 flex 32hrs

Shift: Evening shift, 2:30am - 11:00pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, 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 $21.72 - USD $28.53 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Every other weekend and observed holiday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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