Phlebotomist, Marlborough Hospital, 40hr, Eve(12pm-8:30pm)

About the role

This position is for a phlebotomist who will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director, Director of Laboratory Services, and Lead CLA. The role involves inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy for all ages: neonatal, pediatric, and adult.
• Generates ABN’s and provides instruction for patients.
• Enters patient testing into Meditech, validates order completeness, and generates bar code labels.
• Adds specimen label to patient requisition to aid coding and billing process.
• Provides outpatients with information and instructional materials relating to their procedure and test.
• Prepares pathology and cytology specimens for dispatch to UMASS Pathology: verifies order/specimen accuracy, logs manifest, and communicates STATs with courier service.
• Performs H. Pylori breath testing including patient preparation and specimen collection.
• Assists lab techs by performing Rapid Strep testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab techs by performing Occult blood testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab techs by performing Urine pregnancy testing and resulting as needed.
• Assists lab manager by performing glucometer surveys and meter downloading as needed.
• Occasionally performs off-site phlebotomy for Medwork’s clients.
• Generates and delivers a variety of Laboratory Reports to appropriate locations.
• Answers all phone calls coming into the Laboratory, including calls from the general public and calls from nursing and other clinical areas.
• Communicates with outpatients: provides them with directions to and from testing areas and any other assistance they may need.
• Performs other related duties as required: generating and faxing reports to doctor's offices.
• Tracks and orders phlebotomy supplies.
• Performs clerical functions in the Laboratory using established procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews Safety, Infection Control, Human Resources, and OSHA policies and appropriate Laboratory Manuals on an annual basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or graduate from a certified program in phlebotomy.
• Up to six months of on-the-job phlebotomy training.
• Previous experience with hospital order entry systems preferred.
• Computer knowledge and experience preferred.
• One year of experience working in a Hospital setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Must meet the regulations 105 CMR 180.180 or a graduate from a certified program in phlebotomy.
• Up to six months of on-the-job phlebotomy training.

Skills

• Proficient in skin puncture (finger-stick) collection techniques.

Benefits

Everyone is a caregiver at UMass Memorial Health, regardless of their title or responsibilities. The health system offers exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Employees have access to various benefits, including a signing bonus for eligible candidates.

Pay

The final offer may vary within the range of $17.69 - $28.01 per hour based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Mid shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week, M-F: 12pm-8:30pm.