Inpatient Phlebotomist

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

6d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Laboratory provides essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care across the organization, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

Requirements

• 1 year of phlebotomy experience
• Highschool diploma/GED
• GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Other
• Phlebotomist - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Nice To Haves

• 1 + years of phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills/knowledge to: appropriately dispose of bio-hazardous waste; evaluate and handle difficult patient situations (combative, uncooperative, fainting, seizures, excessive bleeding, other patient complications, etc.); use various barrier precaution procedures; appropriately use equipment; and tasks related to safety record keeping
• Demonstrates skills/knowledge to: accurately identify patients and label specimens; provide age related care; select appropriate site, assessing vein size, location and position of veins for vascular access and performance of venipuncture; basic specimen collection, processing and handling; capillary punctures; calculate minimum specimen requirements; procedures for combining orders, redraws, line draw in order to provide optimal care; specimen prioritization/handling procedures and regulations/procedures for transporting in a manner appropriate to maintain specimen integrity by utilizing the pneumatic tube and /or by walking specimens to the lab; equipment maintenance.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrates: excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills to work independently and in team environment; excellent client relationships on nursing units; appropriate interaction with nurses and physicians in making specimen collection decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Onsite parking and shift differential available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED