Phlebotomy Lab Tech II - BWH Pathology Main Campus at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technician II greets patients, process paperwork and specimens, and logs all tests into the computer. Performs heelsticks, fingersticks, and venipunctures on all patients to include: Infant (age 0-2) Children (age 2-14) Adolescents (age 14-20) Adult (age 20-65) Older Adults (>65 years)


-Demonstrate professional customer service skills whenever interacting with customer.


Perform receptionist and clerical duties:
-Greets patients arriving in the phlebotomy laboratory.
-Answer phone in an appropriate manner.
-Logs into computer, accesses EPIC and Sunquest
-Print and Fax results as needed making certain HIPPA protocols are followed.
-Performs other duties, necessary paperwork and clerical.


Performs Phlebotomy and other responsibilities related to phlebotomy:
-Performs routine and difficult venipuncture on infants, children, young adults, adults, and geriatric populations using aseptic and proper technique.
-Perform heel-sticks and finger-sticks as needed.
-Collect blood culture using aseptic techniques.
-Prepares the blood drawing area for patients, making certain an appropriate inventory of supplies is maintained and that the area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
-Logs, uses and maintains Sunquest collection manager devices.
-Generates and affix barcode labels to specimens after collection in the presence of patient.


-Logs into the computer, all tests checked off on the requisition, making certain all pertinent information and comments are included in the process.
-Creates HOV and release test orders using the EPIC Hyperspace system.
-Produces bar code labels to affix to specimens after collection.
-Makes certain that specimens are appropriately labels and collected.
-Maintains correct paperwork and procedures.


Processes specimens for testing:
-Accessions specimens. Manual log-in procedures, making certain all pertinent information is included in the process. Makes certain all "stat" and other priority samples are processed first.
-Labels specimens as necessary and properly forwards them for testing. Makes certain the number and color of tubes is correct. Makes certain "stat" specimens are readied for processing first.
-Processes specimens by centrifugation. Makes certain specimens are spun in order of their priority and knowing the correct centrifugation speed/mode.
-Aliquots samples as needed. Makes certain that amounts and types of specimens are aliquoted correctly. Maintains sample integrity per established procedures. Places samples in the appropriate locations for pick-up by partner's courier.
-Responsible for maintaining a safe work area and adhering to all safety, Infection Control, and OSHA guidelines and policies.
-Demonstrates professional customer service skills whenever interacting with a customer.
-Performs support services as assigned and other duties as required.
-Is responsible for all other responsibilities and duties necessary for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including safety and compliance OSHA.
-Responsible to be aware of The Joint National Patient Safety Goals and to comply with BWH Hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures.
-Rotation to all ambulatory labs, including offsite locations and Inpatient Phlebotomy when needed



Qualifications

• High School diploma required


• Phlebotomy certification preferred (ASCP, ASPT)


• Phlebotomy certificate preferred (graduate of a phlebotomy training program or schooling)


• Two years experience as a phlebotomist

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


45 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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