Patient Care & Phlebotomy Specialist

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Patient Services Assistant to support nursing, phlebotomy, and patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will collect blood, perform EKGs, and assist with transport, equipment, and supplies, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

You will collaborate with the health care team, participate in education programs, and help with unit-based quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Rhode Island Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent with approved Nursing Assistant Training and phlebotomy course.
• Fluent in English and able to relate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care for newborns and adults.
• Provides personal care assistance and basic teaching to patients.
• Obtains blood specimens from adults via venipuncture and skin punctures; heel-sticks for newborns.
• Performs phlebotomy specimen collection and records results.
• Conducts electrocardiograms for adults.
• Supports unit-based patient and specimen transports, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and checks equipment and supplies; uses resources safely and efficiently.
• Organizes workload and communicates changes with staff nurse or manager.
• Collaborates with health care team; participates in quality assurance activities and follows policy.
• Maintains patient privacy and service excellence in day-to-day activities.
• Engages in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Writing skills

Education

CNA license

CPR certification

Nursing Assistant Training

Phlebotomy course

Job description

Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Patient Services Assistant to support nursing, phlebotomy, and patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will collect blood, perform EKGs, and assist with transport, equipment, and supplies, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

You will collaborate with the health care team, participate in education programs, and help with unit-based quality assurance activities.