Phlebotomist

Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures. For venipuncture testing, applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.

Pride Health is hiring a Phlebotomist to support our client’s medical facility in Boston, MA (02116).This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Specific Duties:

• Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks. The method and complexity of the collection may vary by site
• Collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swab/throat cultures
• Checks the test requisition or computer label to assure correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples.  Brings discrepancies to the attention of test originator or other lab personnel for correction
• Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures
• Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure
• For venipuncture testing, applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag. Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing
• Initials, dates, and times all collections. Maintains daily tallies of collections performed
• Accessions and processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing
• Records requests for blood collections; answers general questions concerning test orders and collection; takes messages or routes calls
• May perform waived  or moderately complex testing utilizing a test kit or lab instrument, such as bacterial overgrowth. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of the device.  Has knowledge of reagent stability and storage.  Follows quality control procedures.  May administer EKG testing and Holter Monitors, including patient instructions and questions, quality control testing and sendout process
• May perform Proficiency Testing. Understands factors influencing test results.  Runs the quality control report before reporting in order to provides valid patient test results.  Understands the testing procedure.  Follows procedure in reporting test values
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs.  Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training
• Keeps work area neat and clean, and restocks daily supplies
• May perform receptionist duties including greeting patient, reviewing laboratory request sheets, informing patient of additional instructions, responding to questions
• Performs various computer functions as needed related to processing of specimens
• Performs clerical duties including recording of daily specimen volumes, maintaining supplies of patient questionnaires and filing
• May be assigned to assist in training student interns and new employees
• May be assigned to various clinical areas to assist with specimen processing and testing procedures
• Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures and reviews policy and procedures on an annual basis
• Ensures excellent communication, collaboration and cooperation with coworkers, medical staff and supervisors.  Informs them of workflow or technical issues
• Adheres to all PPE while handling biohazards especially the use of gloves and handwashing
• Utilizes safety devices for sharp in accordance with established procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• Phlebotomy and paediatrics experience
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required or non-U.S. High School diploma deemed equivalent after evaluation of the diploma by either Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or North American Education Group (NAEG) (or equivalent education, training or experience)

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart?

• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Additional Information:

• Location: Boston, MA  02116
• Job Type: 3+ months contract to hire
• Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am – 12pm
• Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2

 
#PHCUHGClinical $250
 
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
 
Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation