SAH Phlebotomist

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 23,763 - 34,619; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fall River is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for collecting and processing specimens, providing patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably a phlebotomy certificate. The position involves working varied evening shifts and offers competitive compensation ranging from $17.25 to $25.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Demonstrates respect and courtesy in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive specimens in the LIS.
• Process and deliver specimens to the proper department.
• Perform phlebotomy services including blood and urine collection.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Respect for cultural diversity

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate from accredited program

Job description

SUMMARY

Accession bench responsibilities include collecting and receiving specimens in the LIS, processing and delivering specimens to the proper department(s). Answering the phone and directing inquiries to the proper personnel. Phlebotomy responsibilities include collecting and transporting blood and urine samples to the lab in a timely manner. Interfaces with patients and health care providers to provide phlebotomy services in a timely organized manner.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and receive all eligible specimens in the LIS.
• Operate the centrifuge following all safety guidelines.
• Deliver all specimens (blood, urine, body fluids) to the proper department within specified time frames.
• Process specimens for sendout department and have the ability to perform basic send out protocols, which include but is not limited to call up site batches and manually writing up sendout requisitions.
• Answers telephones and provides customer service in a professional manner.
• Follows all hospital and department policies regarding personal protective equipment, biohazard waste and sharps disposal.
• Orders all necessary patient lab work as required in the LIS.
• Reviews a hard copy of the outstanding specimen list with the next shift.
• Cleans and stocks the accessioning bench.
• Properly identifies patients in accordance with laboratory and hospital policy.
• Obtains blood from patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients.
• Obtains blood samples in adequate amounts and in appropriate containers.
• Obtains blood samples by capillary and venipuncture methods.
• Initials, dates and times all specimens and places the bar code label in the proper position on the sample.
• Labels all specimens with appropriate patient information according to hospital and laboratory policy.
• Has the knowledge of and complies with procedures and policies in the Phlebotomy and laboratory Collection Manual.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Up to one year experience in a related field preferred.
• Maintains effective communication skills across the entire customer base.
• Must be able to adapt and work in a collaborative fashion with all hospital departments and customers.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Interacts with all others in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as established by departmental practice and procedure.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certificate from accredited program preferred.

Pay Range

$17.25-$25.13

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

Varied shifts with start times from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Work Shift

Evening

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.