Phlebotomist

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Phlebotomist to join their Laboratory and Phlebotomy group. This role involves performing vital specimen collections, ensuring accurate laboratory procedures, and supporting both inpatients and outpatients within a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Certification in Phlebotomy highly desired.
• Experience with blood specimen collection preferred.
• Strong communication skills for patient interactions essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Interact courteously with laboratory customers.
• Transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Dependability

Clerical Functions

Education

Certification in Phlebotomy

Job description

Are you looking for a fast paced and family-oriented environment? The Lab and Phlebotomy group is looking for a new Phlebotomist to join their supportive team. Apply today

Schedule: 2nd night shift, where needed to fill in. The shift times to fill in are: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., or 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., including rotating holidays/every 3rd weekends.

Purpose:
This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heel-stick and fingerstick.
• As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations.
• Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
• As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.