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

Umass Memorial Health Caregiver

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.69 - $28.01

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: Mid Shift/Evening, 40hrs/week, M-F: 12pm-8:30pm

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10021 - 3110 Lab Administration

Union: SHARE Marlborough

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Under the supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director, Director of Laboratory Services and Lead CLA performs patient phlebotomy, laboratory assistance and other duties as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inpatient phlebotomy for all inpatient units.
• Responsible for outpatient phlebotomy of all ages: neonatal, pediatric and adult.
• Responsible for order entry of laboratory tests including Meditech, Metricom and any other application as needed.
• Generates ABN's and provides instruction for patients.
• Enters patient testing into Meditech, validates order completeness, 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.
• Proficient in skin puncture (finger-stick) collection techniques.
• Prepares pathology and cytology specimens for dispatch to UMASS Pathology: verifies order/specimen accuracy, logs manifest, communicates STATs with courier service.
• Properly labels tubes and containers as outlined in Specimen Collection manual.
• Assisting in the lab: receiving and centrifuging specimens.
• 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.
• Occasional off-site phlebotomy performed for Medwork's clients.
• Responsible for generating a variety of Laboratory Reports and delivering to appropriate locations.
• Responsible for answering 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.
• Responsible for tracking and ordering 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.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Experience/Skills: Preferred:

• Previous experience with hospital order entry systems preferred.
• Computer knowledge and experience preferred.
• One year of experience working in a Hospital setting preferred.
• OR equivalent combination of above

Mid shift Monday-Friday 40hours/week 12:00PM-8:30PM

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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