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Summary:

Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures in an Inpatient setting. Develops knowledge of basic lab tests and specimen requirements, as well as skills in computer functions necessary for patient identification and management of test orders.

Job Responsibilities:

**1)** Safety. Develops 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.); various barrier precaution procedures; appropriate use of equipment; and tasks related to safety record keeping.

Essential staff in Plan D

**2)** Technical. Develops skills and 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

Basic troubleshooting and problem solving

**3)** Work Relationships. Develops and exhibits excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills to work independently and in team environment; client relationships on nursing units; appropriate interaction with nurses and physicians in making specimen collection decisions.

**4)** Information Technology. Develops and exhibits knowledge 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. Develops knowledge and 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. Develops skills and knowledge to performs cord blood collections, point of care glucoses, hearing screening test in newborns

Develops experience to provide rapid recognition and response to patient/newborn in distress. Develops experience to organize and prioritize work in high volume complex work environment, with diverse population, during Code White

Required Work Experience:

**1)** None required

Preferred Work Experience:

**1)** None required

Skills and Competencies:

**1)** Basic skill/knowledge in phlebotomy

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - OtherOther

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.