Inpatient Phlebotomist: Venipuncture & Lab Prep

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

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a phlebotomist for inpatient settings. You will proficiently perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, identify patients, label specimens, and manage test orders under supervision.

The role requires 12 months of phlebotomy experience, strong communication and teamwork, and basic computer skills. Compensation ranges hourly from $20.79 to $28.08, with starting pay in the lower part of the range and varies by position and experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen handling.
• Experience working in inpatient settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety: dispose of bio-hazardous waste and handle difficult patient situations.
• Technical: identify patients, label specimens, and perform venipuncture with proper technique.
• Work Relationship: maintain excellent client relationships on nursing units and communicate with nurses/physicians.
• Information Technology: use basic computer functions and test ordering applications.
• Clerical: secure signatures, maintain records, and manage reports.
• Additional duties: use Sunquest/CLM, prevent unnecessary needle sticks, handle high-volume workloads.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a phlebotomist for inpatient settings. You will proficiently perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, identify patients, label specimens, and manage test orders under supervision.

The role requires 12 months of phlebotomy experience, strong communication and teamwork, and basic computer skills. Compensation ranges hourly from $20.79 to $28.08, with starting pay in the lower part of the range and varies by position and experience.