Phlebotomist, Weekend - Day Shift at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


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.


Phlebotomist Day Shift, every Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-3:00pm



Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Clinical Support Services, the individual collects specimens for laboratory analysis including blood, urine and nasal swabs for Covid testing. Explains safety protocols and procedures to patients, is customer focused and provides certain clerical functions.


Collect blood using good judgment, reasonable and prudent care and according to policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following: -Check two patient identifiers and insure a complete match between requisitions, labels and patient identification card.
-Use hand hygiene procedures according to unit guidelines
-Select appropriate specimen collection equipment
-Select appropriate site for blood collection.
-Tie tourniquet and prepare site for venipuncture
-Collect specimen according to order of draw
-Ensure adequate mixing of specimen in tube by inversion or mechanical device.
-Label in presence of patient
-Package and transport specimens
-Monitor patient and ensure bleeding has stopped, and patient is stable.
-Review prior to collection a standard checklist which includes checking for potential adverse reactions such as history of fainting, and latex allergy.
-Is customer focused and puts the needs of patients first
-Maintains patient privacy, and follows all HIPAA guidelines
-With training, or if qualified by competency review, provide EKG, clerical and specimen transport functions.
-With training, or if qualified by competency review, provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Laboratory Support Services.
-Provide reception and associated clerical functions at Specimen Collection center front desk including Fax receipt and send, filing of orders, answering telephones and placing requisitions in queue according to policies and procedures.
-Maintain adequate supply inventory, and complete monthly inventory checks as assigned.
-Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA and other required training.
-Work in collaboration with and practice good team working and communication skills with co-workers.



Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required


• Graduate of training Program that includes phlebotomy skills with demonstrated and acceptable Competency in phlebotomy preferred


• Inpatient Phlebotomy experience preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


15 Parkman Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


16



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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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