Brown Medicine·East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Perform blood and specimen collection from pediatric and adult patients while ensuring proper documentation and registration. Manage clerical tasks including insurance verification, test ordering, and specimen transport in accordance with hospital policy.
Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens. Patient Registration including Patient Identification and verification, Patient Look-up, enter patient demographics, insurance information, guarantor, PCP, ordering provider, order tests, enter diagnostic codes, ordering provider following established policies and procedures for patient identification and verification, registration, test orders, medical necessity, and document scanning. Manage Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABNSN) to include obtaining supporting diagnostic codes, document review, patient signature, document management and scanning. Performs related clerical activities such as medical necessity follow-up, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, receiving patient into clinical treatment area, as necessary. Maintains/monitors standing orders for expiration and renewals confirming tasks are followed through to completion. Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to specimen collection test or appointment. May contact additional patient information to complete patient records. Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as timed studies. Utilizes computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e., specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are performed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions. Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet. Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition. May collect other types of specimens (throat culture etc.). May require processing of samples to include centrifuging samples and specimen tracking. Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone, therapeutic drug monitoring, and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions, including Diaphoresis, sleeping, etc. May be required to perform bleeding times. Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample. Maintains records on sample procurement. Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions. Performs various functions associated with the computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens. Register patients and order tests following established policies and procedures for patient identification and verification, registration, test orders, medical necessity and document scanning. Performs related clerical activities such as, sorts and files records, daily checklists, answering phones, report delivery, receiving patient into clinical/treatment area and as necessary, interviews patient to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records. Provides patient with forms for test, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment. May contact patient to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agency physician office to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Follows established procedures, guidelines and protocols when obtaining samples at the patient’s home. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Phlebotomy certificate or equivalent direct experience. Must be proficient in venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques for patients of all ages.
Market context
In Rhode Island, outreach phlebotomy roles are typically tied to steady demand in clinical and community collection settings, where accuracy, patient interaction, and travel readiness matter. This role is competitive because employers look for strong venipuncture and capillary puncture skills across all ages, plus a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification or equivalent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your mobile collection experience and patient-facing skills match the posting.
