Phlebotomist - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Phlebotomist Per Diem. Salary Range: $20.25 - $31.09 per hour; Pay based on experience PLUS Shift Differentials.
Job description
Job Summary
Phlebotomist Per Diem. Salary Range: $20.25 - $31.09 per hour; Pay based on experience PLUS Shift Differentials.
Essential Functions
- Draw blood for testing, transfusions, donations, and research.
- Explain blood collection procedures to patients and assist with the care and recovery of patients experiencing adverse reactions.
- Perform venipuncture using vacuum tubes, syringes, or butterfly collection methods.
- Perform capillary blood collection using dermal puncture techniques, including heel and finger sticks.
- Properly dispose of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and organizational policies.
- Properly dispose of blood, biohazardous fluids, and tissue in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and organizational policies.
- Accurately enter patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information into the computer system.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Experience in phlebotomy 1-2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens, including correct tube selection, volume, and stability requirements.
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects.
- Superior customer service skills, with the ability to show empathy and respect for patients' privacy and autonomy.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and can manage complex patient collections.
- Works independently and collaborates effectively within a team, actively partnering with team members by fostering a collaborative work environment and respecting individuals with varied experiences and perspectives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Experience in phlebotomy 1-2 years required
- Proficiency in proper collection methods and processing of all specimens, including correct tube selection, volume, and stability requirements
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work and manage time wisely
- Superior customer service skills with empathy and respect for patient privacy and autonomy
- Problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex patient collections
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team
- Phlebotomy Technician National Certification preferred
- Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.