Night-Shift Phlebotomist - 4x10s, Weekend Rotations

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $3.10/hour

Job summary

UPMC in Erie, PA is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Night Program to collect specimens for inpatient and outpatient testing on a third shift schedule. Four 10-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays; a $3.10/hour night program shift differential is provided.

Perform venipuncture, label specimens, transport specimens, enter data, and support safety and quality protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience, and certification from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with laboratory information systems preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, including venipuncture, heel stick, finger stick, and arterial puncture as required.
• Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling; instruct patients on self-collection procedures when applicable.
• Transport specimens from on-site and off-site locations following established safety guidelines.
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Perform clerical and computer functions, including patient data entry, test ordering, receiving, cancelling, charging, and crediting tests while ensuring information accuracy.
• Adhere to all laboratory and hospital policies related to procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and compliance.
• Demonstrate dependability, sound judgement, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, and/or pathologists.
• Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials and reagents in a cost‑effective manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Specimen labeling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

UPMC in Erie, PA is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Night Program to collect specimens for inpatient and outpatient testing on a third shift schedule. Four 10-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays; a $3.10/hour night program shift differential is provided.

Perform venipuncture, label specimens, transport specimens, enter data, and support safety and quality protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience, and certification from