Phlebotomist

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Phlebotomist in Cambridge, Massachusetts! This role is in person / onsite. Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration:

** Type:
** Five-month contract to hire opportunity

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* Schedule:

** 40 hours per week. Sunday through Thursday. (Monday thru Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm) and Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm

** Pay:**                        $22.30 to $24.30 an hour

** Responsibilities of the*
* ** Phlebotomist:*
* · Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks.

· 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 send out process

· Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training

· 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

** Qualifications for the*
* ** Phlebotomist:*
* · High School Graduate or GED

· One year of phlebotomy experience

· Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program

· CPR and Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification

** Why work for Adecco?*
* · Weekly Pay

· 401(k) Plan

· Skills Training

· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

** Pay Details:**  $22.30 to $24.30 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

** Massachusetts Candidates Only:
** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.