Phlebotomist – Hospital Phlebotomy – Per Diem – Days

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

Job summary

Baystate Health in Palmer, MA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary draws in an inpatient setting, with strong focus on patient identification, specimen handling, and test orders. The role operates under supervision and requires precise, compassionate communication with nursing units and physicians.

Key responsibilities include safety, specimen collection and labeling, IT system use for orders, and clerical duties to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen handling.
• Experience working in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Ability to use computer systems for patient identification and test orders.

Responsibilities

• Safety: dispose of bio-hazardous waste and handle difficult patient situations.
• Technical: identify patients, label specimens, select venipuncture sites, handle specimens.
• Work Relationship: communicate with nurses and physicians; maintain patient relations.
• Information Technology: use basic computer functions, e-mail, and order applications.
• Clerical: collect signatures, maintain records, manage reports and supplies.
• Additional duties: use Sunquest and CLM, prioritize tasks in high-volume environments.

Skills

Phlebotomy proficiency

Tools

Sunquest

CLM

Job description

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Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures in an Inpatient setting. Proficient in phlebotomy, specimen requirements and handling, as well as skills in computer functions necessary for patient identification and management of test orders. Works with supervision. In all communications, treats all contacts with respect and collaboration, consistent with Department of Pathology Cultural Compass and Service Promise.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Safety. 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. Essential staff in Plan D

2)Technical. 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.

3)Work Relationship. 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.

4)Information Technology. Displays skills/knowledge in use of basic computer functions/applications, Ex: password, logoff, e-mail; test ordering, standing and future order applications. Appropriately uses, maintains and safeguards beepers and CLM, cellphones and other electronic devices (as applicable).

5)Clerical. Demonstrates ability to secure signatures and complete forms required to meet compliance regulations; complete tasks related to record keeping; print and deliver reports; order and maintain inventory; perform other clerical duties including copying, faxing, stocking and maintaining supplies.

6)Additional duties. Proficient in Sunquest ordering/cancelling and CLM, to include consolidation of orders to avoid additional needle sticks. Proficient at identifying lines and other conditions that make arm unsuitable for venipuncture. Works in adult psych unit/learns to evaluate. Organizes and prioritizes work in high volume, complex work environment, with diverse population, during Code Blue and with Rapid Response units.

Required Work Experience:

1)12 months experience working as a phlebotomist with demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred Work Experience:

1)None required

Skills and Competencies:

1)Proficiency in phlebotomy, specimen handling acquired through experience

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$20.79 – $23.90 – $28.08

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.