Full-Time Phlebotomist

UPMC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform various blood collection procedures including venipuncture and heelsticks while ensuring accurate specimen labeling and transport. Maintain laboratory inventory, perform clerical data entry tasks, and provide professional instruction to patients regarding collection procedures.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess phlebotomy skills, including performing venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks. You are adept at instructing patients on collection procedures and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols, demonstrating professionalism and empathy in patient interactions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Heelstick

Fingerstick

Specimen Collection

Medical Terminology

Laboratory Information System

PBT(ASCP)

Job Description

Join Our Community!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care through expert phlebotomy services? UPMC is committed to delivering the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Phlebotomists play a vital role in our healthcare team, ensuring accurate and professional specimen collection. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

 

Position: Full -Time Phlebotomist
Department: Phlebotomy Services
Location: UPMC Passavant - Cranberry
Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 6PM with rotating Saturdays 7AM - 3PM. No Sundays or holidays required!

Responsibilities:

·       Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures following proper patient identification protocols.

·       Instruct patients on collection procedures for non-blood specimens and collect samples as required.

·       May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.

·       Transport specimens safely from on-site and off-site collection areas to the appropriate lab section.

·       Ensure compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality assurance and infection control measures.

·       Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

·       Perform clerical duties such as data entry, test ordering, specimen labeling, and verifying patient information.

·       Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

·       Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, or pathologists.

·       Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining accuracy and integrity.

·       Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies; check expiration dates and stock patient care areas.

·       Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and address concerns with professionalism and empathy.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.



·       High school diploma or equivalent is required.

·       Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

·       Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.

·       Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:

·       Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

·       Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

·       Act 33 with renewal

·       Act 34 with renewal

·       Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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