Outpatient Phlebotomist

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

If a reliable daytime schedule with balanced weekend and holiday rotation is important to you, this role delivers!

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, working Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When you work a Saturday, you’ll receive a weekday off to keep your work‑life balance in check. Weekday hours may flex occasionally to support team PTO or call‑offs, giving you variety without constant change.

This role includes every other weekend and two holidays per year, one summer and one winter, rotating annually. No floating or travel required. Just a steady schedule in a supportive, team‑focused environment! Ideal candidates are certified phlebotomists with prior hands‑on experience who are dependable, team‑oriented, and value a consistent daytime schedule in a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide courteous, professional service to all laboratory customers and respond promptly to phone inquiries.
• Perform accurate patient identification and 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 laboratory and hospital 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 and sample identification.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Maintain supplies, use resources efficiently, report unusual incidents, and perform arterial punctures when required.
• 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 experience with laboratory information systems preferred.

Licensure, 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/Disability/Veteran