What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist, Tri-River Family Health Center, Per-Diem position at UMass Memorial Medical Center?
Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients. Performs point-of-care testing on outpatients as required.
Major Responsibilities:
- Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on all ages of patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
- Reviews requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity. Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
- Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
- Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.
- Searches master patient index (MPI) for appropriate patient demographic information using Metricom or other Laboratory Information System as provided.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience perform phlebotomies.
- Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment and maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
Preferred:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $36,100 - $45,800