Phlebotomist Job at Lawrence General Hospital in Methuen
Lawrence General Hospital, Methuen, MA, United States, 01844
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Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds and we are a full service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units, cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Position Summary: Phlebotomist
Job Description:
Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include collection of blood cultures and blood samples; inventory control; office.
Essential Functions:
* Performs specimen collection.
* Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders using the STAT priority protocol, urgent orders, scheduled orders and outpatients. Performs all office functions.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Labels and records time and initials on all test tubes, [lenters] tests via LIS, and files paperwork as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
* Education: HS Graduate or equivalent
* Certification/Licensure: Successful completion of phlebotomy training program with internship.
* Other: 1 year experience preferred.