SAH Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive all eligible specimens in the LIS.
• Operate the centrifuge following all safety guidelines.
• Deliver all specimens (blood, urine, body fluids) to the proper department within specified time frames.
• Process specimens for sendout department and perform basic send‑out protocols, including calling up site batches and manually writing up send‑out requisitions.
• Answer telephones and provide customer service in a professional manner.
• Follow all hospital and department policies regarding personal protective equipment, biohazard waste and sharps disposal.
• Order all necessary patient lab work as required in the LIS.
• Review a hard copy of the outstanding specimen list with the next shift.
• Cleans and stocks the accessioning bench.
• Properly identify patients in accordance with laboratory and hospital policy.
• Obtain blood from patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients.
• Obtain blood samples in adequate amounts and in appropriate containers.
• Obtain blood samples by capillary and venipuncture methods.
• Initial, date and time all specimens and place the bar‑code label in the proper position on the sample.
• Label all specimens with appropriate patient information according to hospital and laboratory policy.
• Have the knowledge of and comply with procedures and policies in the Phlebotomy and laboratory Collection Manual.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect for differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Up to one year experience in a related field preferred.
• Maintain effective communication skills across the entire customer base.
• Be able to adapt and work in a collaborative fashion with all hospital departments and customers.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Interact with all others in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as established by departmental practice and procedure.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certificate from an accredited program preferred.

$17.77 - $25.88

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

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