Phlebotomist I

Partner's Healthcare; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a phlebotomist to collect specimens at 52 Second Avenue, onsite. The role requires attention to patient safety, accurate labeling, and compliance with HIPAA.

The position supports routine clerical functions and patient-centered care in a fast-paced laboratory setting. Responsibilities include collecting blood, urine, and nasal swabs, verifying patient identifiers, and maintaining sample integrity while ensuring privacy and safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Graduate of training program that includes phlebotomy skills with demonstrated and acceptable competency in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens for laboratory analysis including blood, urine and nasal swabs.
• Explain safety protocols and procedures to patients, is customer focused and provides certain clerical functions.
• Label specimens in presence of patient and ensure proper handling.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 specimens for laboratory analysis including blood, urine and nasal swabs for testing.
• Explains safety protocols and procedures to patients, is customer focused and provides certain clerical functions.
• 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 requisitions, labels and patient identification card.
• Use hand hygiene procedures according to unit 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.
• Ensure adequate mixing of specimen in tube by inversion or mechanical device.
• Label in presence of patient.
• Package and transport specimens.
• Monitor patient and ensure bleeding has stopped, and patient is stable.
• Review prior to collection a standard checklist 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.
• Maintains patient privacy, and follows all HIPAA guidelines.
• With training, or if qualified by competency review, clerical and specimen.
• With training, or if qualified by competency review, provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Laboratory Support Services.
• Provide reception and associated clerical functions at Specimen Collection center front desk including Fax receipt and send, filing of orders, answering telephones and placing requisitions in queue according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain adequate supply inventory, and complete monthly inventory checks as assigned.
• Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA and other required training.
• Work in collaboration with and practice good team working and communication skills with co-workers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pediatric Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Graduate of training Program that includes phlebotomy skills with demonstrated and acceptable competency in phlebotomy preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 52 Second Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.00 - $26.58/Hourly

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