Outreach Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Outreach Specialist

Are you looking to join a compassionate and caring team? In this role, you will be able to serve patients in the local community by visiting their homes and performing blood draws. You will work autonomously and have some flexibility in regards to your schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, has 1 year of phlebotomy experience, previous experience in an outreach or outpatient setting. Performs phlebotomy functions and non–technical duties in areas including SSH&EC Laboratory, outpatient and off-site services.

Compensation Pay Range: $20.45 - $27.53

Essential Functions

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital.
• Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• OUTREACH: Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load.
• Calls/faxes/delivers reports to Outreach/Off-site clients/areas as required.
• Helps co-workers and communicates with the Outreach Coordinator when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
• Performance of Electrocardiograms
• Consistently adheres to the established protocol for patient identification using two patient identifiers when performing EKG function.
• Is receptive to technological solutions to work processes and practices.
• Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment as stated in the Safety Management Program Manual, Infection Control Manual and Phlebotomy Policies & Procedure Manual.
• Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as required on rotations for weekends.