Phlebotomist II - Float

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a phlebotomist to collect blood from patients of all ages for diagnostic testing and to enter orders into the LIS. You will select venous sites, perform phlebotomy, monitor comfort, and prepare tubes, paperwork, and labels for testing.

The role includes stocking supplies, performing quality control, and contributing to teamwork across departments. Schedule is Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm with floating weekends, at multiple campus and satellite locations in the

Qualifications

• High School / GED required.
• At least 6 months Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current certification as a phlebotomist by a national certifying agency (e.g. ASCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes order entry of tests into the LIS. Gathers and documents necessary clinical information. Refers questions regarding information to appropriate clinician.
• Selects appropriate venous puncture site based on knowledge of pathophysiology. Performs phlebotomy for collection of blood for clinical and research testing.
• Monitors individuals to ensure comfort, safety and adequate blood flow. Monitors individuals for adverse reactions.
• Select and prepare tubes/containers, paperwork, labels and forms. Has knowledge of testing requirements for clinical tests including special handling requirements.
• Monitors and stock supplies. Notify appropriate staff when reorder levels are reached.
• Provides positive customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations. Performs and records quality control measures to insure accurate equipment performance, making and documenting necessary adjustments. Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributes to teamwork within and between departments and organizations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position/Department Summary: Collects blood from patients of all ages for the purpose of diagnostic testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes order entry of tests into the LIS. Gathers and documents necessary clinical information. Refers questions regarding information to appropriate clinician.
• Selects appropriate venous puncture site based on knowledge of pathophysiology. Performs phlebotomy for collection of blood for clinical and research testing.
• Monitors individuals to ensure comfort, safety and adequate blood flow. Monitors individuals for adverse reactions.
• Select and prepare tubes/containers, paperwork, labels and forms. Has knowledge of testing requirements for clinical tests including special handling requirements.
• Monitors and stock supplies. Notify appropriate staff when reorder levels are reached.
• Provides positive customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations. Performs and records quality control measures to insure accurate equipment performance, making and documenting necessary adjustments. Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributes to teamwork within and between departments and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School / GED required

Experience

• At least 6 months Phlebotomy experience preferred

Licensure

• Current certification as a phlebotomist by a national certifying agency (e.g. ASCP) is preferred

Shift/hours

• Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm (when the employee is not Floating, w/ rotating weekends and holidays. Floating time(s) varies, but usually anywhere between 7:00am - 8:00pm.
• Boston Campus and Satellite locations: Martha Eliot, 2 Brookline Place, 333 Longwood, Fegan, Peabody, Lexington, Waltham, Weymouth, Needham and North Dartmouth
• Float position

Incentives

• Employee Referral Bonus of $1,500.00.
• Sign on Bonus of $3,000.00.