Part-Time Clinical Assistant: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a part-time phlebotomy support role to ensure patient identification, collect samples, and perform routine duties in a clinical environment.

The position requires 2 years in a medical setting, phlebotomy credential consideration, and BLS certification within 60 days of hire. You will work with an interdisciplinary team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills.
• Demonstrates respectful and courteous behavior toward peers, co-workers, visitors and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA.
• Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs; findings that are outside of defined parameters; and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner.
• Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient.Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice.
• May precept with specific training.
• Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable.
• Transports patients, medical records, specimens, blood components, equipment and supplies in accordance with Institute policy.
• Ensures that all patients on schedule are accounted for and communicate with providers/patients and colleagues as to approximate wait times.
• May be required to assist with research specific patient data entry as required.
• Assures that all clinical areas have an adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment, and forms.
• Assist with medical record preparation.
• Properly cleans and maintains equipment and patient care environment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current computer systems used in clinical areas.
• Understands and utilizes the telephone/pager systems, including text paging staff, call system and emergency response system.
• Provides proactive instruction and time expectations to patient and family.
• Communicates patient and family status difficulties and concerns to appropriate staff.
• Attends mandatory training and education sessions, completes mandatory annual competency assessments and follows Institute policies.
• Accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of patients, families, staff and unit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a part-time phlebotomy support role to ensure patient identification, collect samples, and perform routine duties in a clinical environment.

The position requires 2 years in a medical setting, phlebotomy credential consideration, and BLS certification within 60 days of hire. You will work with an interdisciplinary team in a busy hospital setting.