Night Shift Phlebotomist - Impactful Patient Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Night Program Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. This role requires at least one year of phlebotomy experience beyond school and night shift experience.

Responsibilities include obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures, training new staff, and ensuring safe, accurate specimen handling. The position may involve off-site collections and requires excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience beyond school.
• Previous night shift experience preferred.
• Inpatient hospital phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and respond to telephone inquiries.
• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick following patient ID procedures.
• Train and orient new employees and students as assigned.
• Notify technical staff and pathologists of any unusual incidents.
• May perform arterial puncture following strict collection guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and use reagents cost-effectively.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Night shift experience

Customer service

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Night Program Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. This role requires at least one year of phlebotomy experience beyond school and night shift experience.

Responsibilities include obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures, training new staff, and ensuring safe, accurate specimen handling. The position may involve off-site collections and requires excellent teamwork.