Phlebotomist: Patient-Centric Specimen Specialist

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Phlebotomy technician to obtain blood and specimens under supervision at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will collect samples, label and transport them, and assist with clerical tasks and patient interviews as part of registration and records maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a phlebotomy certificate or equivalent internship with 100 successful venipunctures; six months of experience may be considered in lieu of internship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certificate or demonstrated internship with 100 successful venipunctures.
• In lieu of internship, 6 months phlebotomy experience may be considered.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on all ages.

Responsibilities

• Schedule venipunctures and capillary collections per test priority.
• Obtain blood samples and prepare specimens for transport.
• Enter patient data into the department computer system and maintain records.
• Provide patient instructions and interview for registration details as needed.
• Adhere to universal precautions and infection control procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certificate

Tools

Blood collection equipment

Anticoagulants handling

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Phlebotomy technician to obtain blood and specimens under supervision at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will collect samples, label and transport them, and assist with clerical tasks and patient interviews as part of registration and records maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a phlebotomy certificate or equivalent internship with 100 successful venipunctures; six months of experience may be considered in lieu of internship.