Full-Time Lead Phlebotomist

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is looking for a Full-Time Lead Phlebotomist at UPMC Passavant - Cranberry. This position requires ensuring accurate specimen collection, training staff, and maintaining departmental compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under supervision while fostering a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must ensure daily department activities are completed accurately under supervision.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment for clients and employees.
• Experience in specimen collection and compliance with policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the phlebotomy department.
• Train and mentor new employees and students.
• Perform specimen collection following established procedures.

Skills

Specimen collection

Venipuncture

Training and mentoring

Communication

Compliance

Job description

Join Our Community!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care through expert phlebotomy services? At UPMC, we are 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 Lead Phlebotomist
Department: Phlebotomy Services
Location: UPMC Passavant - Cranberry
Shifts: 5 8-hour shifts per week, 2 out of 6 Saturdays per schedule.Shift times are 8AM - 4:30PM and 9:30AM - 6PM. No Sundays or Holidays!

Responsibilities:

Ensure daily department activities are completed accurately and on time under supervisor direction.

Maintain a safe, professional environment for clients and employees.

Train, mentor, and orient new employees, students, and residents; act as a resource alongside medical technologists.

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

Perform specimen collection and processing following established policies and procedures.

Accurately collect, label, transport, and prepare specimens, following positive patient ID protocols.

Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures.

Instruct patients on non-blood specimen collection and ensure proper collection.

Investigate and document specimen issues, escalating unresolved concerns to supervisors.

Maintain professional, courteous communication with patients, coworkers, and clients.

Handle telephone inquiries, verify billing details, and confirm written orders when needed.

Keep workspace clean and organized; manage inventory, waste disposal, and supply stocking.

Ensure compliance with dress codes and safety regulations, reporting violations as needed.

Complete required documentation, statistical logs, and clerical duties like data entry, test ordering, and filing.

Participate in special projects and department initiatives.

Delegate phlebotomy priorities and non-urgent tasks to staff as needed.

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

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.