Laboratory - Baystate Health
Req#: R33201
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Laboratory
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Second
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team in Greenfield, MA!
Resume Required with Application
Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities. BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more.
- More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff
- More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually
- More than 400 babies delivered each year in The Birthplace – a progressive, midwife-driven service.
- Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center
- Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986
Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home.
SCHEDULE:
- Full time
- 40 hours a week
- Second shift (2PM-1030PM or 230PM-11PM)
- Every other weekend and holiday
- Differential pay for second shift, weekends, and holidays
LOCATION:
- Baystate Franklin Medical Center
- Greenfield, MA
- Onsite parking
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Phlebotomy Certification
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
- Farm Share Memberships
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
- Onsite parking
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:
We offer competitive total compensation packages that include pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our compensation offers consider a wide range of factors including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. Compensation offers do not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers
All correspondence can be directed to:
Cole Courtemanche, Healthcare Recruiter
cole.courtemanche@baystatehealth.org
Summary:
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) Phlebotomy certification
Preferred Work Experience:
1) Prior experience working as a phlebotomist with demonstrated ability to work independently.
Skills and Competencies:
1) Proficiency in phlebotomy, specimen handling acquired through experience
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Other, Phlebotomist – American Society for Clinical Pathology
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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.