Phlebotomist - SF1

## Phlebotomist - SF1Apply: Onsite: Jamaica Plain-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4080451Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**Summary Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere. Responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory, performing various clerical and preprocessing duties, and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools. Performs pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff, and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens. Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and ensuring delivery of those specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Also responsible for assisting client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -PATIENT SAFETY Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others to include as appropriate: 1. Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene. Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers. Demonstrates effective communication “hand offs” between providers, shifts, departments, etc. Demonstrates use of proper precautions including use of appropriate personal protective equipment. 2. Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere. 3. Is responsible for demonstrating workflow and procedure knowledge with management,co-workers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors. 4. Is responsible to and receives direction from the management team, which may consist of the administrator, coordinator, manager, supervisor, or work unit lead. 5. Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills. -JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders. 2. Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate. 3. Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy. 4. Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements, as appropriate. 5. Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems. 6. Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.**Qualifications**EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsPhlebotomy Technician (PT) [PBT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferredExperienceExperience in a hospital Laboratory 3-5 years preferred Internship or equivalent 0-1 year requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.- Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Physical Requirements*** Standing Frequently (34-66%)* Walking Frequently (34-66%)* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)* Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs* Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)* Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)* Reaching Frequently (34-66%)* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)* Feeling Constantly (67-100%)* Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)* Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)* Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)* Talking Constantly (67-100%)* Hearing Constantly (67-100%) **Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**1133 Centre Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$18.99 - $28.21/Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr