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Phlebotomy Lab Tech II - BWH Pathology Main Campus Job at Massachusetts General

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States, 02298

Phlebotomy Lab Tech II - BWH Pathology Main Campus

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id RQ3308829 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, processes 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)

Qualifications

  1. Demonstrate professional customer service skills whenever interacting with customers.
  2. 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 HIPAA 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 labeled and collected.
  • Maintains correct paperwork and procedures.
  • Processes specimens for testing:
    • Accessions specimens, making certain all pertinent information is included in the process.
    • Labels specimens as necessary and properly forwards them for testing.
    • Processes specimens by centrifugation, making certain specimens are spun in order of their priority.
    • Aliquots samples as needed, maintaining sample integrity per established procedures.
  • 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 customers.
  • 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 with 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)

    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.

    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.

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