Outreach phlebotomist

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain blood samples from inpatients and outpatients and to support lab operations with accurate specimen handling. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, accessioning, customer service, and ensuring patient safety, privacy, and proper documentation using hospital computer systems.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and strict adherence to universal precautions and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior phlebotomy experience.
• Certified or certified-eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred; must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy following patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.
• Accessioning and receiving specimens accurately and timely.
• Provide excellent customer service using AIDET principles.
• Interact professionally with all hospital staff.
• Review patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and correction.
• Order tests in hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Comply with policies for universal precautions and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

AIDET principles

Customer Service

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Obtains blood samples, as required from Hospital inpatients and outpatients.

Performs a number of clerical duties as assigned.

Ability to register patients into the HIS.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Phlebotomy
  • 1.1 Uses proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures according to Laboratory policy
• 2. Accessioning and receiving Specimens
  • 2.1 Accurately and timely receives specimens into the laboratory
• 3. Customer Service
  • 3.1 Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and Demonstrates concerns for patient comfort and privacy
• 4. People
  • 4.1 Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff
• 5. Problem solving
  • 5.1 Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated
• 6. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
  • 6.1 Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems
• 7. Regulation Compliance
  • 7.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
• 8. Other duties
  • 8.1 Responsible for cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or GED

Experience

Prior experience in phlebotomy.

LICENSURE

Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

YNHHS Requisition ID

197458