Phlebotomist/Registrar

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related procedures with accuracy and efficiency. You will identify patients and test orders, coordinate specimen processing, and ensure proper labeling to support laboratory operations and patient satisfaction.

The position requires strong organizational skills, reliable communication, and the ability to work with patients of all ages in a hospital environment. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 1 year hospital environment experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and related procedures accurately.
• Identify patients and test orders accurately.
• Coordinate and process all specimens.
• Label tubes and specimens correctly and maintain specimen identity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Being knowledgeable and proficient for performing venipunctures and related procedures. Responsible for accurately identifying patients, test orders, and test requirements. Recognize how the position and duties are related to the overall function of the laboratory and patient satisfaction. Responsible for coordinating and processing all specimens. Responsibilities include accurate patient and specimen identity, accurate ordering of tests, accurate labeling of tubes and specimens.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• One year of experience as a phlebotomist preferred
• One year of experience in a hospital environment is preferred
• Education and Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• License, Certification & Registration:
• Other Requirements:
• Proven typing ability (40 wpm) and computer skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ideal candidate will demonstrate and maintain a high level of flexibility. Proven ability to interact appropriately with the community, hospital staff and physicians and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Must possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Ability to speak the English language in a clearly understandable manner
• Abilility to work with patients of all ages
• Ability to troubleshoot/maintain proper operation of business equipment preferred
• Ability to teach students phlebotomy skills