Phlebotomist- Per Diem

Martha's Vineyard Hospital; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to support the Laboratory Department with clerical and phlebotomy duties. This role involves ensuring accurate patient care through effective communication, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety standards. Join a passionate community committed to enhancing patient care and making a difference in the lives of others. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values diversity and innovation in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; phlebotomy program completion preferred.
• Experience in healthcare and phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties such as filing, answering calls, and logging requests.
• Conduct phlebotomy and ensure proper specimen collection techniques.
• Support testing personnel and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

OSHA Standards

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Phlebotomy Program

CNA, LPN, RN Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

To support technical/clerical personnel of the Laboratory Department.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions

1. CLERICAL DUTIES:
   1. Filing appropriately in a timely manner.
   2. Answering phone requests from floors, Windemere, or Physician offices.
   3. Faxing appropriately to outside agencies and offices.
   4. Requests tests accurately and completely through Epic.
   5. Logging in outside laboratory request and result.
   6. Delivering results to appropriate areas.
   7. Performs duties as requested by technical staff.
   8. Insuring requests contain proper information to be submitted to Accounts Receivable.
   9. Maintains Standing Order List.
   10. Maintains supplies and documents for Drug Testing Accounts.
2. PHLEBOTOMY DUTIES:
   1. Recognizing appropriate collection tubes for requested testing.
   2. Good Venipuncture technique.
   3. Asking for help when venipuncture is missed.
   4. Good capillary collection technique, i.e., fingerstick, heelstick.
   5. Good pediatric venipuncture technique.
   6. Recognition of appropriate amounts to be drawn for requested testing, including microsampling.
   7. Looks up “send out” test requirements and processes the specimens appropriately.
   8. Communicating to testing personnel “URGENT PRIORITIES”, i.e., STAT, ASAP, or call results.
   9. Proper administration of Glucola, Xylose for tolerance/challenge testing.
   10. Re-stocking phlebotomy room and participating in inventory control.
   11. Proper collection of urine for outpatient drug screens (NIDA STD’s).
   12. Delivers specimens to testing area in a timely manner.
   13. Demonstrates ability to serve patients in various age groups, pediatrics to geriatrics.
3. TECHNICAL DUTIES:
   1. Performs Simplate Bleeding Time tests.
   2. Performs all duties to support the testing personnel as allowed by CLIA 88.
   3. Trains and guides new staff members.
   4. Performs capillary INR testing.
4. REGISTRATION DUTIES:
   1. Ensures patient confidentiality prior to interviewing patient.
   2. Obtains all relevant information and enters into Epic.
   3. Ensures that diagnoses appear on laboratory requisition.
   4. Compiles and quantitates total lab outpatient volume at the end of each day.
   5. Performs insurance verification for all appropriate patients.
5. LEAD DUTIES:
   1. Plans activities with the Laboratory Manager in direct support of patient care requirements.
   2. Provides support to other phlebotomy technicians in the department.
   3. Troubleshoots and assists the Laboratory Manager in resolving equipment problems and failures.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:
Minimum: High School diploma
Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program. Preferred: CNA, LPN, RN and/or appropriate healthcare certification that requires formal schooling.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Utilization of OSHA standards and Infection Control. - Phlebotomy experience preferred. - Two years’ experience in health care, preferably Laboratory/Hospital, preferred. - Two years’ experience with direct patient care preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements:
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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