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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Phlebotomist (Laboratory Assistant II) – Lab Support (32 Hours, Days/Evenings, 1

Boston Medical Center (BMC), Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411

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Phlebotomist (Laboratory Assistant II) – Lab Support (32 Hours, Days/Evenings, 1P-9:30P) Join to apply for the Phlebotomist (Laboratory Assistant II) – Lab Support (32 Hours, Days/Evenings, 1P-9:30P) role at Boston Medical Center (BMC).

At Boston Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

Schedule: 32 Hours, Days/Evenings, 1P-9:30P, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible / Week 1 Sun, Wed, Thurs, Fri / Week 2 Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat

Position Summary Performs a variety of routine duties to assist in laboratory processes, such as performing venipunctures on both inpatient and outpatient populations in various areas of the hospital. Performs a variety of functions related to accurate and safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens from patients of all ages. Follows the procedure manual and operates in accordance with the policies of the hospital.

Responsibilities

Lab Registration

Registers and orders specimens received from clients into LIS.

Receives, verifies, and enters patient, test, and information into LIS computer system according to policy.

Generates barcode labels, labels specimens, prints outstanding specimen list.

Specimen Collection

Perform phlebotomy on inpatient and outpatient populations using the stated procedural policies.

Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.

Monitors workflow using the specimen tracker.

Specimen Processing / Send-Outs

Processes specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling.

Prepares specimens to be sent to referral laboratories; obtains proper detailed information pertaining to sample requirements such as test codes, appropriate specimen type and volume needed, processes and delivers specimens to appropriate department.

Packages and sends specimens to the appropriate Reference Laboratory per specimen requirements.

Microbiology

May include plant specimens on correct media and incubate them properly.

Performs assigned duties to ensure an adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area. Monitors inventory levels and stores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.

Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Graduate of phlebotomy training program preferred.

Certification/Licensure: Phlebotomy certification preferred, ASCP certification/eligible preferred.

Software/Hardware: Epic & SunQuest.

Dexterity sufficient to manipulate instrumentation.

Ability to read, understand and follow written procedures.

Ability to communicate adequately with all laboratory clients.

Basic clerical/data entry skills preferred.

Excellent client relations skills required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

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