Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist
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Job Description
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
Collect blood using good judgment reasonable and prudent care and according to policies and procedures including but not limited to the following:1. Check two patient identifiers and insure a complete match between orders labels and patient verbal response before and after collection.
2. Once the patient has been called insure the safety of the patient always. Avoid leaving the patient alone.
3. Use hand hygiene procedures according to lab guidelines
4. Select appropriate specimen collection equipment
5. Select appropriate site for blood collection.
6. Tie tourniquet and prepare site for venipuncture
7. Collect specimen according to order of draw
8. Insure a safe collection by adhering to all safety and other protocols such as needle stabilization during draw
9. Insure adequate mixing of specimen in tube by inversion
10. Label in presence of patient
11. Package and transport specimen appropriately for in-house and/or MGH Boston lab testing
12. Batch specimens and filemanifest for transport to MGH Boston Core Lab
13. Monitor patient and insure bleeding has stopped and patient is stable
14. Verbally give patient post draw instructions on wound care
Review prior to collection standard questions which includes checking for potential adverse reactions such as history of fainting and latex allergy
Is customer focused and puts the needs of patients first
Maintain adequate workflow by consistently checking at front desk for patients in waiting queue
Maintains patient privacy and follows all HIPAA guidelines
With training or if qualified by competency review provide EKG clerical and specimen transport functions
With training or if qualified by competency review provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Chelsea Laboratory
Provide reception and associated clerical functions at front desk including Fax receipt and send filing of orders answering telephones greeter/receptionist and placing face sheets and/or requisitions in queue according to policies and procedures
Maintain adequate supply inventory by performing bi-weekly inventory checks Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety HIPAA and other required training via HealthStream and CAP
Work in collaboration with and practice good team working and communication skills with co-workers
Adhere to unit polices for dress code and other areas of personal presentation such as but not limited to fingernail policy and personal hygiene and interpersonal communications
Adhere to unit polices for attendance time off scheduling breaks lunch etc.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with metric system units
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Knowledge of cardiovascular system
Knowledge of standard precautions
Must be able to read/write English and communicate clearly with staff and patients
Effectively performs venipuncture on adults elders adolescents school aged children pediatric venipuncture finger and heel sticks on infants or toddlers or preschool age children
Attentive to standard safety and infection control procedures including standard precautions
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Attentive to detail
Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
Must be able to lift ten pounds
Capable of physical exertion including walking standing sitting and bending for entire shift assignment
Possesses manual dexterity and visual acuity Able to work under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy
Basic computer and keyboard skills. Familiarity with MS Windows and LIS preferred
Neat and orderly work habits WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to disease bearing specimens hazardous chemicals or fumes other hazards normally associated with a clinical laboratory setting including patient instability and /or unpredictability. Work environment may be noisy or crowded.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.22 - $26.06/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
