Job Details

Responsible for performing all forms of phlebotomy procedures including registration on any age level, processing specimens to ensure stability, performing order entry procedures to ensure accuracy of patient/testing information, and providing all laboratory results to providers.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain blood samples by performing venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks on any age level. Use aseptic techniques and follow established procedures.
2. Enter all patient information into the correct hospital system, verifying patient demographics, updating and verifying all patient insurance, and administering ABNs as needed.
3. Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy, including routine, time-specific, or stat orders, to ensure timely results to providers.
4. Order tests in the computer and contact physicians if questions arise regarding test requests.
5. File/Scan scripts and insurance information, and prepare reports for delivery to the doctor's office if needed.
6. Prepare samples for courier pickup and/or deliver samples to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
7. Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
8. Clean and maintain phlebotomy work areas, carts, etc., following established procedures.
9. Assist with training new employees.
10. Perform phlebotomy responsibilities at assigned locations as determined by the manager to meet departmental needs.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A high school diploma and a minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent is required. All employees hired during or after 2012 must have Phlebotomy certification.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsincluding Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Groupare trusted organizations fueling medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative health programs.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodations, as determined case-by-case.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with organizational ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.