Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Obtains blood specimens from patients, in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere. Responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory, performing various clerical and preprocessing duties, and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools.
Job description
Performs the pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff, and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning patient specimens.
Essential Functions
- Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures to ensure a safe work environment, including hand hygiene, two patient identifiers, effective communication hand-offs, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Obtains blood specimens from patients in accordance with established procedures while maintaining a professional, customer sensitive atmosphere.
- Demonstrates workflow and procedure knowledge with management, co-workers, new employees, inspectors, and visitors.
- Receives direction from the management team, which may consist of the administrator, coordinator, manager, supervisor, or work unit lead.
- Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees, and other continuing education to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.
- Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate.
- Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.
- Sorts, stores, and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements, as appropriate.
- Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.
- Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Experience in a hospital Laboratory 3-5 years preferred
- Internship or equivalent 0-1 year required
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT) [PBT(ASCP)] certification preferred
- Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 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.