Clerk/Phlebotomist Flexible 40D

Job Summary

High School graduate or equivalent with previous phlebotomy experience in the healthcare field preferred. All employees hired during or after 2010 must have a phlebotomy certificate. Pleasant phone manner, strong interpersonal skills and fluency in the English language, and ability to accurately relate technical information essential. Experience is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency, individually and part of a multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations. Demonstrates competency in performing clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages: check which ages apply (newborns, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics). Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and skin punctures on inpatients and outpatients. Performs various screening tests and record keeping associated with phlebotomy and reports results.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures and follows hospital safety, environmental and infection control standards. Performs clerical functions associated with the testing area. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Acquires electrocardiograms. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent with previous phlebotomy experience in the healthcare field preferred. All employees hired during or after 2010 must have a phlebotomy certificate. Pleasant phone manner, strong interpersonal skills and fluency in the English language, and ability to accurately relate technical information essential. Experience is preferred.

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.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.