Phlebotomist, Lab-Float, 40hr, Nights

Hahhh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 40-hour night shift with on-site responsibilities. The role requires venipuncture and capillary collection, EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will review physician orders, prepare specimens, and ensure accuracy of labeling and transport. A high school diploma and a recognized phlebotomy program are required, with BLS certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with completion of a recognized phlebotomy program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Familiarity with EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Perform EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing as required.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and Medical Necessity.
• Prepare and transport specimens with proper labeling and documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

EKG

Point-of-care testing

Pulse oximetry

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

## Phlebotomist, Lab-Float, 40hr, NightsApplyremote type: On-site (100% Onsite)locations: Worcester, MA Memorial Campus: Worcester, MA University Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26107083# Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.# # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$19.32 - $36.70Please 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:**40hr/week, Nights, 8-hour shifts 1030 PM TO 630 AM, every other weekend/holiday, FLEX- This is a flex position; staff may be required to travel and provide coverage at other campuses or locations based on the needs of the department.**Shift:**3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**10010 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy**Union:**UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **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.**Position Qualifications:****Education:****Required:*** High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.**License/Certification:****Required:*** Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment.* Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.**FLEX**- This is a flex position; staff may be required to travel and provide coverage at other campuses or 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.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.