Brown University Health is hiring: Phlebotomist in Providence

Overview

SUMMARY: Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as timed studies.
• Utilizes computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e., specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate.
• Duties are performed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.
• Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet.
• Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique.
• Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.
• Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone, therapeutic drug monitoring, and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage.
• May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions, including diaphoresis, sleeping, etc.
• Performs coagulation tests on outpatients such as bleeding times.
• Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample.
• Maintains records on sample procurement and performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions.
• Performs various functions associated with the laboratory computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens.
• All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge: High school diploma or GED required. Phlebotomy certificate through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures. In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered. In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered. Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants. Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enter data. Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference. Ability to distinguish chromatic colors. A Phlebotomy certificate required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Works in an in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative. Some exposure to odors when handling specimens. Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however the chance of injury is minimized by adherence to established infection control procedures. Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range $17.00-$26.60

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO Statement Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Work Type W + F 2p-10p, every other weekend 130p-10p, holiday rotation

Work Shift

Work Shift Evening

Daily Hours

Daily Hours 8 hours

Driving Required

Driving Required No

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care

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