Part-Time Phlebotomist — Day Shift

South Shore Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health's SMC Phlebotomy department is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen handling in Norwell, MA. You will identify patients, label tubes, and ensure accurate specimen processing with attention to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include STAT prioritization, bedside labeling, and assisting in training new staff. Per diem shifts require one Saturday rotation and one holiday annually.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of four (4) years of high school education preferred.
• Certification by National Phlebotomy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital.
• Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient.
• Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncture.
• Performs heelstick on babies with correct technique.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Identifies patient by checking name and Hospital Medical Record number on patient armband.
• Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure.
• When using Automated Patient Identification system, scan the barcode on your employee badge and enter your password into the handheld.
• Select patient on handheld then scan patients' armband to bring up that patients' orders.
• Highlight tests to be drawn, draw patient, select method that you used (venipuncture, heelstick, etc.) hold handheld over label printer to print labels.
• All label printing and application to tubes is to be done at the bedside.
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Insures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Prioritizes STAT requests. Draws STATs within 10-15 minutes of request.
• Draws severe trauma and/or disaster patients immediately.
• Ensures that STATs are transported to lab on a priority bases immediately for serious cases: Trauma, disaster; within 15 minutes of draw for other STATs. Hourly for routines.
• Records daily temperature of refrigerator.
• Notifies Supervisor if temperature falls outside of established limits.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Phlebotomy Association certification

Job description

South Shore Health's SMC Phlebotomy department is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen handling in Norwell, MA. You will identify patients, label tubes, and ensure accurate specimen processing with attention to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include STAT prioritization, bedside labeling, and assisting in training new staff. Per diem shifts require one Saturday rotation and one holiday annually.