Mass General Brigham Incorporated. is hiring: Phlebotomist II in Boston

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )* Completes all necessary information including the legible documentation of assigned phlebotomy code, collection date, and other required information. Properly retrieves electronic orders from Sunquest, Collection manager and Epic as necessary.* Follows procedures for obtaining “standing order” information according to department policy.* Includes all requirements in formation for the Blood Bank samples (initials, date, patient name and medical record number on all tubes and requisitions).* Follows department policies related to the collection of “discharge/transfer”, STAT and timed collections.* Performs heel sticks according to policy and procedures.* Demonstrates knowledge for the administration of glucose solutions for glucose tolerance testing.* Performs EKG’s according to department policies and procedures.* High School diploma or equivalent.* Phlebotomy certification preferred.* 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.Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts.Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world.Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community.We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr