Phlebotomist - Full Time -Second Shift

For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Responsibilities

• 40 - Under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator, Practice Manager and/or site Medical Director collects blood specimens using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques; instructs patients in the collection of urine and other body fluids/specimens.
• Processes specimens correctly and tracks receipt of results.
• Under the direction of a qualified instructor, performs lab testing after documented training is established.
• Under general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator and within established hospital and department policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical/receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory; performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures from patients in sub-acute, long term care health care facilities, & adult day care centers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Excellent customer service and phlebotomy skills; ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• High school graduate Successful completion of approved phlebotomy program License/Certification: Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driving license.
• Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible.
• Certification is required within one year of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Preferred

• Excellent command of oral and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills; demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal communication.
• Experienced in use of electronic positive patient identification system.
• Experienced with pre-analytical specimen collection requirements.

Pay

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05 - Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires.

A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education.

Benefits

• This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.