Adecco Healthcare and Life Science is hiring for a Phlebotomist in Watertown, MA. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!
Location: Watertown, MA Duration: Temp-to-hire Schedule:10 am -6:30pm Pay rate: $24.34/hour
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collects blood specimens for laboratory testing utilizing venipuncture, skin puncture finger sticks and heel sticks. The method and complexity of the collection may vary by site
- 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 sendout process
- May perform Proficiency Testing
- Understands factors influencing test results. Runs the quality control report before reporting in order to provides valid patient test results. Understands the testing procedure. Follows procedure in reporting test values
- Contributes to the general laboratory functions and organizational needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training
- Keeps work area neat and clean, and restocks daily supplies
- May perform receptionist duties including greeting patient, reviewing laboratory request sheets, informing patient of additional instructions, responding to questions
- Performs various computer functions as needed related to processing of specimens
- Performs clerical duties including recording of daily specimen volumes, maintaining supplies of patient questionnaires and filing
- May be assigned to assist in training student interns and new employees
- May be assigned to various clinical areas to assist with specimen processing and testing procedures
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required or non-U.S. High School diploma deemed equivalent after evaluation of the diploma by either Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or North American Education Group (NAEG) (or equivalent education, training or experience)
Type of certification required:
- Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program
- CPR and Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification
Why Work for Adecco? · Excellent weekly pay · 401(k) Plan · Skills training and career development · Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits IMPORTANT: This position is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare and Life Science division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.
For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/
Pay Details: $24.34 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
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- 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.