Inpatient Phlebotomist - Precise Venipuncture

Baystate Health; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Palmer, MA seeks a skilled phlebotomist for inpatient blood collection. The role performs venipuncture and capillary punctures, ensuring proper specimen labeling, handling and timely order processing under supervision.

Strong communication with nursing and medical staff is essential. Responsibilities include safety practices, use of Sunquest/CLM for order management, and accurate clerical duties to maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Safety: dispose of bio-hazardous waste and manage difficult patient situations.
• Technical: identify patients, label specimens, perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, handle and process specimens.
• Work Relationship: maintain excellent communication with nurses and physicians.
• Information Technology: use basic computer functions for orders, patient data and test management.
• Clerical: complete forms, sign-off records and manage inventory.

Skills

Phlebotomy proficiency

Tools

Sunquest

CLM

Job description

Baystate Health in Palmer, MA seeks a skilled phlebotomist for inpatient blood collection. The role performs venipuncture and capillary punctures, ensuring proper specimen labeling, handling and timely order processing under supervision.

Strong communication with nursing and medical staff is essential. Responsibilities include safety practices, use of Sunquest/CLM for order management, and accurate clerical duties to maintain data integrity.