Daytime Phlebotomist - Steady Schedule, Team Support

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a dependable phlebotomy technician to join our laboratory team in Pittsburgh. The role features a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with alternating Saturdays, supporting work-life balance.

Responsibilities include courteously serving patients, collecting blood samples by venipuncture, and ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen handling. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Technician certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Dependable, team-oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional service to all laboratory customers and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
• Educate patients on proper specimen collection and collect non-blood specimens as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.
• Collect and transport specimens from on-site and off-site locations following safety procedures.
• Follow all policies related to procedures, quality, safety, infection prevention, and compliance.
• Perform clerical and computer tasks including patient registration, order entry, and test processing.
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate patient/sample identification.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Maintain supplies, use resources efficiently, report unusual incidents.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient service

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

UPMC is seeking a dependable phlebotomy technician to join our laboratory team in Pittsburgh. The role features a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with alternating Saturdays, supporting work-life balance.

Responsibilities include courteously serving patients, collecting blood samples by venipuncture, and ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen handling. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience and knowledge of medical terminology.