Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach for the Outreach Lab in Fairhaven, MA. The role involves daily specimen collection and coordination with the PSC, under the supervision of Laboratory Site management.

Benefits include a $2,500 new hire sign-on bonus, 40-hour weeks, day shifts with rotating Saturdays and holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package. Vaccination requirements apply; strong phlebotomy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accredited phlebotomy program completed.
• Phlebotomy certification within two years of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or eligible for exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Patient Service Center (PSC) daily, perform accurate specimen collection and processing.
• Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and laboratory services while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy program

Phlebotomy certification within 2 years

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 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-Outreach

*$2,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, Rotating shifts between 7:00am - 6:00pm with every 4th Saturday and holiday rotation

Location: Outreach Lab - Fairhaven, 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

Position Reports to the Manager, Laboratory Site or designee. The Patient Service Center (PSC) Phlebotomist is responsible for the daily operation of an assigned Patient Service Center, ensuring exceptional patient service while performing accurate specimen collection and processing. This role often functions independently and requires advanced phlebotomy skills, strong critical-thinking abilities, and a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures, specimen‑handling requirements, and outpatient registration processes. The PSC Phlebotomist serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, and laboratory services while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program required. One‑time phlebotomy certification required within two years of hire.

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program with one‑time phlebotomy certification within two years of hire is required.

• 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 $22.16 - USD $29.11 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Every 4th Saturday