Phlebotomist, Float, Per Diem-Nights

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Phlebotomist in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this role, you will collect blood specimens using various techniques, perform EKGs, and conduct point-of-care testing on patients.

The ideal candidate is a high school graduate who has completed a recognized phlebotomy training program or has prior experience in the field. Certification in basic life support is required within three months of employment, along with maintaining annual competencies.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.
• Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate techniques.
• Reviews requisition from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary Phlebotomy

EKG

Pulse Oximetry

Point-of-Care Testing

Education

High School diploma with phlebotomy training

Job description

Phlebotomist

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients. Performs EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing on inpatients and outpatients as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Review requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity. Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
• Perform EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing procedures as requested and associated quality control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour‑off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

License/Certification:

• Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.