Phlebotomist

Responsible for performing all forms of phlebotomy procedures including registration on any age level, process specimens to ensure stability, perform order entry procedures to ensure accuracy of patient/testing information, and provide all laboratory results to providers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples by performing venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks on any age level using aseptic techniques and following established procedures.
• Enter all patient information into the correct hospital system, verifying patient demographics, updating and verifying all patient insurance, and administering ABNs as needed.
• Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy, including routine, time-specific or stat orders, to ensure timely results to provider.
• Order tests in computer and, if needed, contact the physician on questions relating to test requests.
• File/Scan scripts and insurance information and prepare reports for delivery to Doctor’s office if needed.
• Prepare samples for courier pickup and/or deliver samples to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
• Clean and maintain phlebotomy work areas, carts, etc. utilizing established procedures.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Perform phlebotomy responsibilities at assigned location(s) determined by the manager to meet the needs of the department.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• All employees hired during or after 2012 must have Phlebotomy certification.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.