Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach

Southcoast Health System; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health seeks a Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist-Outreach to perform specimen collection at the Outreach Lab in Fairhaven, MA. The role requires completing an accredited phlebotomy program and obtaining certification within two years of hire.

You will contribute to high-quality patient service while coordinating with the PSC and lab teams. The position offers a 40-hour work week, day shifts with rotating Saturdays, and a $2,500 new hire sign-on bonus for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy skills and patient handling.
• Comfortable with outpatient specimen collection and processing.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Patient Service Center Phlebotomist daily with accuracy.
• Perform specimen collection and ensure proper labeling/handling.
• Support outpatient registration and coordinate with lab services.
• Provide exceptional patient service and safety compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy program

Phlebotomy certification within 2 years of hire

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 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-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.

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.

• 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.