Mass General Brigham
MGH 165 Cambridge 165 Cambridge Street Boston 02114
Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the individual draws blood via Venipuncture or skin puncture on adults and elders. Obtains urine samples and collects various samples for culture. Explains safety protocols and procedures to patients. Performs clerical duties related to printing and distribution of patient reports.
Performs Venipuncture and skin puncture on adults and elders Maintains, and updates knowledge of, phlebotomy and specimen collection requirements including requisitions, handling and disposal.
Annually participates in hospital required safety education, patient privacy education and skill competency verification.
Provides excellent customer service to patients and co-workers.
Checks patient identification against requisition prior to, and at the end of all specimen collection procedures by checking that all information on requisition (s), patient identification tools, and all labels are an exact match. Locates vein and...