Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor to join their team. This role involves obtaining blood specimens, ensuring accurate processing, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Candidates should have a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork, as well as the ability to handle biohazardous materials safely. Join a forward-thinking organization that values high-performing teams and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens while ensuring patient safety.
• Responsible for accurate specimen labeling and processing.
• Works with medical technologists to resolve specimen issues.

Skills

Blood specimen collection

Clerical duties

Communication skills

Safety precautions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Summary

Job Summary

• Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere.
• Responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory, performing various clerical and preprocessing duties, and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools.
• Performs pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.
• Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff, and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens
• Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and ensuring delivery of those specimens to the appropriate laboratory section.
• Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.
• Also responsible for assisting client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns.
  
  

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

PATIENT SAFETY

Job Duties

Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others to include as appropriate:

• Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene. Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers. Demonstrates effective communication “hand offs” between providers, shifts, departments, etc. Demonstrates use of proper precautions including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere.
• Is responsible for demonstrating workflow and procedure knowledge with management, co-workers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
• Is responsible to and receives direction from the management team, which may consist of the administrator, coordinator, manager, supervisor, or work unit lead.
• Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.
• Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.
• Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements,
  
  

as appropriate.

• Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.
• Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Experience in a hospital Laboratory 3-5 years preferred Internship or equivalent 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 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

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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