Phlebotomist, Lab, 20hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Phlebotomist for the MSSD Phelbotomy team. You will perform venipuncture and capillary draws, collect specimens, and provide essential patient data for registration in the lab system.

The role requires a High School diploma with certified phlebotomy training and BLS within 3 months of hire; prior phlebotomy experience is required. Flexibility with weekend hours and travel to other campuses may be needed.

Qualifications

• Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy using proper equipment and techniques.
• Reviews requisitions to ensure tests are medically necessary and obtain signatures where needed.
• Conducts EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing as required.
• Prepares and labels specimens, centrifuges and aliquots as needed.
• Maintains inventory, assists with supply ordering, and keeps accurate records.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures and ensures proper specimen transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School diploma with phlebotomy training

BLS certification within 3 months

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$20.32 - $38.17

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours

Three 4-hour shifts 5am to 9am M-F. One 8-hour shift every other Saturday and every other Sunday.

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

20

Cost Center

10010 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy

Union

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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.
• Performs 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.
• Searches master patient index (MPI) for appropriate patient demographic information using Metricom or other Laboratory Information System as provided.
• Logs specimens onto log sheets and assigns accession numbers to specimens and requisitions received.
• Labels blood and other specimens for testing according to hospital and laboratory requirements.
• Labels and packages specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Performs assigned duties to ensure an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner. Submits orders to replenish inventory.
• Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.
• Monitors and records refrigeration temperatures for refrigerators used to store supplies and/or specimens.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy.
• Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment, and maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

Experience/Skills

Required

• Prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

FLEX: This is a flex position; staff may be required to travel and provide coverage at other campuses and locations based on the needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL: This is an essential patient care position requiring reliable and punctual attendance. Staff are expected to report to work during inclement weather and emergency conditions.

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.

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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.

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