Phlebotomist - Full Time -Second Shift

Phlebotomist

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator, Practice Manager and/or site Medical Director collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques; instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluids/specimens. Processes specimens correctly and tracks receipt of results. Under the direction of a qualified instructor, performs lab testing after documented training is established.

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator and within established hospital and department policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical/receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory; performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures from patients in sub-acute, long term care health care facilities, & adult day care centers.

Required skills/qualifications/training/experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Excellent customer service and phlebotomy skills; ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.

Preferred skills/qualifications/training/experience:

• Excellent command of oral and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills; demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal communication.
• Experienced in use of electronic positive patient identification system.
• Experienced with pre-analytical specimen collection requirements.

Educational requirements:

• High school graduate
• Successful completion of approved phlebotomy program

License/certification:

• Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driving license.
• Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible. Certification is required within one year of hire.

Age specific criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to meet job performance expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary range: $19.85-$30.05

Salary range details: The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.