Phlebotomist

Mass General Brigham; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team in Chelsea, MA. The role involves collecting blood samples, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. This is a part-time position with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read/write English and communicate clearly.
• Capable of physical exertion including walking, standing, sitting and bending.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood using good judgment and according to policies.
• Maintain patient privacy and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide reception and associated clerical functions at front desk.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

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Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Collect blood using good judgment, reasonable and prudent care and according to policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following:

• Check two patient identifiers and insure a complete match between orders, labels and patient verbal response before and after collection.
• Once the patient has been called, insure the safety of the patient always. Avoid leaving the patient alone.
• Use hand hygiene procedures according to lab guidelines
• Select appropriate specimen collection equipment
• Select appropriate site for blood collection.
• Tie tourniquet and prepare site for venipuncture
• Collect specimen according to order of draw
• Insure a safe collection by adhering to all safety and other protocols such as needle stabilization during draw
• Insure adequate mixing of specimen in tube by inversion
• Label in presence of patient
• Package and transport specimen appropriately for in-house and/or MGH Boston lab testing
• Batch specimens and filemanifest for transport to MGH Boston Core Lab
• Monitor patient and insure bleeding has stopped, and patient is stable
• Verbally give patient post draw instructions on wound care
• Review prior to collection, standard questions which includes checking for potential adverse reactions such as history of fainting and latex allergy
• Is customer focused and puts the needs of patients first
• Maintain adequate workflow by consistently checking at front desk for patients in waiting queue
• Maintains patient privacy, and follows all HIPAA guidelines
• With training or if qualified by competency review, provide EKG, clerical and specimen transport functions
• With training or if qualified by competency review, provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Chelsea Laboratory
• Provide reception and associated clerical functions at front desk including Fax receipt and send, filing of orders, answering telephones, greeter/receptionist and placing face sheets and/or requisitions in queue according to policies and procedures
• Maintain adequate supply inventory by performing bi-weekly inventory checks
• Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA and other required training via HealthStream and CAP
• Work in collaboration with and practice good team working and communication skills with co-workers
• Adhere to unit polices for dress code and other areas of personal presentation such as, but not limited to fingernail policy and personal hygiene, and interpersonal communications
• Adhere to unit polices for attendance, time off, scheduling, breaks, lunch, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with metric system units
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Knowledge of cardiovascular system
• Knowledge of standard precautions
• Must be able to read/write English and communicate clearly with staff and patients
• Effectively performs venipuncture on adults, elders, adolescents, school aged children, pediatric venipuncture, finger and heel sticks on infants or toddlers or preschool age children
• Attentive to standard safety and infection control procedures including standard precautions
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
• Must be able to lift ten pounds
• Capable of physical exertion including walking, standing, sitting and bending for entire shift assignment
• Possesses manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Able to work under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy
• Basic computer and keyboard skills. Familiarity with MS Windows and LIS preferred
• Neat and orderly work habits WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May be exposed to disease bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, other hazards normally associated with a clinical laboratory setting including patient instability and /or unpredictability. Work environment may be noisy or crowded.
  
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

151 Everett Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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