Job Description
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)
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate professional customer service skills whenever interacting with customers.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties.
- Greet patients arriving in the phlebotomy laboratory.
- Answer phone in an appropriate manner.
- Log into computer, access EPIC and Sunquest.
- Print and fax results as needed, making certain HIPAA protocols are followed.
- Perform other duties, necessary paperwork, and clerical tasks.
- Perform phlebotomy and other responsibilities related to phlebotomy.
- Perform routine and difficult venipuncture on various age groups using aseptic and proper technique.
- Perform heel-sticks and finger-sticks as needed.
- Collect blood cultures using aseptic techniques.
- Prepare the blood drawing area for patients, ensuring an appropriate inventory of supplies is maintained and that the area is clean and orderly.
- Log, use, and maintain Sunquest collection manager devices.
- Generate and affix barcode labels to specimens after collection in the presence of the patient.
- Log into the computer, checking off all tests on the requisition, ensuring all pertinent information and comments are included.
- Create HOV and release test orders using the EPIC Hyperspace system.
- Produce bar code labels to affix to specimens after collection.
- Ensure specimens are appropriately labeled and collected.
- Maintain correct paperwork and procedures.
- Process specimens for testing, including accessioning specimens and ensuring priority samples are processed first.
- Label specimens as necessary and forward them for testing.
- Process specimens by centrifugation, ensuring they are spun in order of priority and at the correct speed/mode.
- Aliquot samples as needed, maintaining sample integrity per established procedures.
- Maintain a safe work area and adhere to all safety, infection control, and OSHA guidelines and policies.
- Perform support services as assigned and other duties as required.
- Be aware of The Joint National Patient Safety Goals and comply with BWH Hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures.
- Rotate 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations: BWH Boston Main Campus, 75 Francis St, Boston 02115
Job: Phlebotomist
Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day Job
Posted Shift Description: Day Shift 40 hours
Employee Status: Regular
Recruiting Department: BWH Human Resources
Job Posting: Oct 17, 2024
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