Full-Time

Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist

Deadline 8/27/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$21.94 - $28.82/hr

+ $2,000 sign-on bonus

Fall River, MA, USA

In Person

Every other weekend required.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy

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Requirements
  • Successful completion of a college-based, nationally accredited phlebotomy program or a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
  • Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification or an equivalent certification is required within two years from the date of hire.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Obtain correct specimens and volumes according to current procedures under the general supervision and direction of the Laboratory Site Manager or designee.
  • Ensure that all specimens are appropriately and accurately labeled.
  • Process and deliver specimens to the correct laboratory departments.
  • Enter all specimen and patient information in the laboratory information system or department logs.
  • Generate accurate reports in a timely fashion and distribute them appropriately.
  • Perform phlebotomy on inpatients, outreach clients, home draws, nursing homes, and outreach locations.
  • Maintain equipment and instrumentation.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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