Phlebotomist

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to perform accurate blood collection for inpatients and outpatients, supporting diagnostic processes. You will work under supervision with Medical Technologists in a fast-paced, patient-facing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to handle routine and emergency draws, including a 4:00am-12:30pm shift with occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick or fingerstick following proper patient identification procedures.
• Transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections following safety procedures.
• Enter demographic information and test orders into the information system; manage test charges and credits as needed.
• Train and orient new employees or students as assigned.
• Inform staff and pathologists of unusual or problematic incidents.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Heelstick/Fingerstick

Patient care

Clerical duties

Computer systems

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

LIS experience

Specimen handling

Job description

Join our laboratory team with UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist, where your precision, compassion, and efficiency support life-changing medical care every day. Whether drawing samples during critical emergencies or routine screenings, you’ll play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. We offer a variety of shifts and employment status, competitive Total Rewards, and a fast-paced, patient-facing environment. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive on providing top-tier service to patients of all ages, we invite you to make a difference with us!

This position is full-time, 4:00am-12:30pm. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage required.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

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, heelstick 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.
• 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 laboratory information system experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran