Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Phlebotomist II
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
$3K Sign-On Bonus!
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Performs blood-drawing procedures to obtain specimens from young adults (13 years) to geriatric (greater than 65 years) for laboratory testing. In addition, must be able to perform blood-drawing procedures on babies (birth to early childhood up to one year) for laboratory testing. Patient populations for the blood drawing will include immunosuppressed, late-stage cancer, and the morbidly obese patients. Provides phlebotomy training, product evaluation, and new application implementation upon request. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates the skills and competence for venipuncture procedure. Demonstrates the skills and competence to accurately review completed laboratory requisitions or electronic orders in Epic. Demonstrates the skill and competence necessary to perform the venipuncture and heelstick procedures. Follows all Infection Control guidelines throughout the venipuncture procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of collection criteria: correct vacutainer tubes, volume, stability requirements, and/or special handling. Effectively teaches and trains all new employees, students, and other additional requests for teaching and training. Provides constructive feedback. Assists with new product evaluations and the development of new products upon request. Follows all instructions applicable to research protocols. Completes phlebotomy sheets, logbooks, and other documentation as required. Demonstrates professional behavior and customer service skills at all times. Works collaboratively as a member of the phlebotomy team at all times. Maintains inventory and stocks supplies. Responsible for pagers, two-way phones, and other hospital devices. Responsible to work weekend and holiday hours according to the needs of the department. Responsible to be aware of Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and to comply with all BWH hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Performs all other duties as required including: Performs heel sticks according to policy and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge for the administration of glucose solutions for glucose tolerance testing. Performs EKGs according to department policies and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Two years experience as BWH phlebotomist with performance evaluation score of effective or above. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Knowledge and practice of proper aseptic techniques necessary to prevent injury to self and patients. Knowledge to select appropriate vacutainer tubes and volumes for test(s) requested. Ability to communicate with patients and families to alleviate fears and anxieties and make them feel comfortable and cared for. Physically be able to stand and walk for long periods of time (90% of the day) and transport supplies and specimens as required. Ability to communicate effectively with all phlebotomy team members, clinicians, and other hospital staff. Some computer skills necessary for training on the use of E-mail and hospital applications as required. Demonstrate competencies in areas of: Venipuncture technique and all blood drawing procedures. Appropriate choice of vacutainer tubes and required blood volumes. Patient identification and specimen labeling. Customer service skills to include ability to communicate with patients and staff. WORKING CONDITIONS: Extremely busy work environment. Potential exposure to needle sticks and punctures from other sharps. Exposure to patients with infectious diseases. Must take appropriate precautions according to Infection Control and laboratory guidelines. Required weekend and holiday rotation according to the needs of the department. BWH 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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Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Performs blood-drawing procedures to obtain specimens from young adults (13 years) to geriatric (greater than 65 years) for laboratory testing. In addition, must be able to perform blood-drawing procedures on babies (birth to early childhood up to one year) for laboratory testing. Patient populations for the blood drawing will include immunosuppressed, late-stage cancer, and the morbidly obese patients. Provides phlebotomy training, product evaluation, and new application implementation upon request. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates the skills and competence for venipuncture procedure. Demonstrates the skills and competence to accurately review completed laboratory requisitions or electronic orders in Epic. Demonstrates the skill and competence necessary to perform the venipuncture and heelstick procedures. Follows all Infection Control guidelines throughout the venipuncture procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of collection criteria: correct vacutainer tubes, volume, stability requirements, and/or special handling. Effectively teaches and trains all new employees, students, and other additional requests for teaching and training. Provides constructive feedback. Assists with new product evaluations and the development of new products upon request. Follows all instructions applicable to research protocols. Completes phlebotomy sheets, logbooks, and other documentation as required. Demonstrates professional behavior and customer service skills at all times. Works collaboratively as a member of the phlebotomy team at all times. Maintains inventory and stocks supplies. Responsible for pagers, two-way phones, and other hospital devices. Responsible to work weekend and holiday hours according to the needs of the department. Responsible to be aware of Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and to comply with all BWH hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Performs all other duties as required including: Performs heel sticks according to policy and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge for the administration of glucose solutions for glucose tolerance testing. Performs EKGs according to department policies and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Two years experience as BWH phlebotomist with performance evaluation score of effective or above. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Knowledge and practice of proper aseptic techniques necessary to prevent injury to self and patients. Knowledge to select appropriate vacutainer tubes and volumes for test(s) requested. Ability to communicate with patients and families to alleviate fears and anxieties and make them feel comfortable and cared for. Physically be able to stand and walk for long periods of time (90% of the day) and transport supplies and specimens as required. Ability to communicate effectively with all phlebotomy team members, clinicians, and other hospital staff. Some computer skills necessary for training on the use of E-mail and hospital applications as required. Demonstrate competencies in areas of: Venipuncture technique and all blood drawing procedures. Appropriate choice of vacutainer tubes and required blood volumes. Patient identification and specimen labeling. Customer service skills to include ability to communicate with patients and staff. WORKING CONDITIONS: Extremely busy work environment. Potential exposure to needle sticks and punctures from other sharps. Exposure to patients with infectious diseases. Must take appropriate precautions according to Infection Control and laboratory guidelines. Required weekend and holiday rotation according to the needs of the department. BWH 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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