Lead Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

403b

PTO

Job summary

South County Health is seeking a Lead Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist at South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI. This is a full-time day position with on-call rotation and holiday coverage.

Bi-weekly hours total 80, and the role supports high-quality patient-centered care close to home. The candidate will perform phlebotomy across age groups, register patients in the Laboratory Information System, and process specimens and reference tests in a timely manner while assisting with lab

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Phlebotomy school with a clinical internship.
• Minimum two years of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with LIS and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages with accuracy.
• Register patients and process lab specimens using the LIS.
• Process reference lab testing accurately and timely.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the lab location and mentor trainees.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Laboratory information systems

Electronic Medical Records

Patient registration

Education

Phlebotomy school graduation with internship

Tools

Laboratory Information System

EMR

Job description

Lead Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist

South County Hospital · Laboratory

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: day

On Call Rotation: Yes

Holiday Rotation: Yes

Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Job Summary

Performs phlebotomy on all age groups, accurately uses the Laboratory Information System to register patients and process lab specimens, processes reference lab testing accurately and in a timely manner, and processes patient information at the request of laboratory customers.

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the designated laboratory location, including maintaining inventory and reporting problems/concerns to the Phlebotomy Team Leader. Assists with identifying process issues, finding solutions and implementing changes. Mentors assigned trainees.

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of phlebotomy experience
• Graduation from a Phlebotomy school with successful completion of a clinical internship

Success Factors

• Able to obtain and process patient specimens with minimal difficulty or mistakes.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Previous experience with computers and Laboratory Information Systems and Electronic Medical Record Systems.
• Ability to complete both phlebotomy and registration.

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.