Phlebotomist- 20 hours, Chelsea

2 weeks ago


Chelsea, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time

Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Chelsea HealthCare Center Laboratory, the individual collects specimens for laboratory analysis including blood and urine. Explains safety protocols and procedures to patients, is customer focused and provides certain clerical functions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Collect blood using good judgment, reasonable and prudent care and according to policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following:

1. Check two patient identifiers and insure a complete match between orders, labels and patient verbal response before and after collection.

2. Once the patient has been called, insure the safety of the patient always. Avoid leaving the patient alone.

3. Use hand hygiene procedures according to lab guideline

4. Select appropriate specimen collection equipment

5. Select appropriate site for blood collection.

6. Tie tourniquet and prepare site for venipuncture

7. Collect specimen according to order of draw

8. Insure a safe collection by adhering to all safety and other protocols such as needle stabilization during draw

9. Insure adequate mixing of specimen in tube by inversion

10. Label in presence of patient

11. Package and transport specimen appropriately for in-house and/or MGH Boston lab testing

12. Batch specimens and file manifest for transport to MGH Boston Core Lab

13. Monitor patient and insure bleeding has stopped, and patient is stable

14. Verbally give patient post draw instructions on wound care

Review prior to collection, standard questions which includes checking for potential adverse reactions such as history of fainting and latex allergy

Is customer focused and puts the needs of patients first

Maintain adequate workflow by consistently checking at front desk for patients in waiting queue

Maintains patient privacy, and follows all HIPAA guideline

With training or if qualified by competency review, provide EKG, clerical and specimen transport function

With training or if qualified by competency review, provide pediatric and ancillary services to phlebotomy operations serviced by Chelsea Laboratory

Provide reception and associated clerical functions at front desk including Fax receipt and send, filing of orders, answering telephones, greeter/receptionist and placing face sheets and/or requisitions in queue according to policies and procedure

Maintain adequate supply inventory by performing bi-weekly inventory check

Satisfy annual required continuing education for phlebotomists and mandatory life safety, HIPAA and other required training via HealthStream and CAP

Work in collaboration with and practice good team working and communication skills with co-worker

Adhere to unit polices for dress code and other areas of personal presentation such as, but not limited to fingernail policy and personal hygiene, and interpersonal communication

Adhere to unit polices for attendance, time off, scheduling, breaks, lunch, etc.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Graduate of training program preferred

1-year work experience and national certification in phlebotomy preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Familiarity with metric system unit

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Knowledge of cardiovascular system

Knowledge of standard precaution

Must be able to read/write English and communicate clearly with staff and patient

Effectively performs venipuncture on adults, elders, adolescents, school aged children, pediatric venipuncture, finger and heel sticks on infants or toddlers or preschool age children

Attentive to standard safety and infection control procedures including standard precaution

Effective interpersonal and communication skill

Attentive to detail

Ability to provide compassionate care to patient

Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately

Must be able to lift ten pound

Capable of physical exertion including walking, standing, sitting and bending for entire shift assignment

Possesses manual dexterity and visual acuity

Able to work under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy

Basic computer and keyboard skills. Familiarity with MS Windows and LIS preferred

Neat and orderly work habit

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to disease bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, other hazards normally associated with a clinical laboratory setting including patient instability and /or unpredictability. Work environment may be noisy or crowded.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.



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