Phlebotomist

UPMC; Greenville (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Horizon in Greenville, PA is hiring a Regular Full-Time Phlebotomist for mid/afternoon shifts after training, with some midnight shifts and rotating weekends. You will collect specimens by venipuncture, heel and finger sticks, and assist with clerical tasks in the lab.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred phlebotomy certification; 6 months of phlebotomy experience is also preferred. Travel to support multiple Horizon locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick and fingerstick following proper patient identification procedures.
• Instruct patients on collection procedures as needed and collect samples other than blood when required.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment to meet department needs.
• Transports specimens to appropriate section following safety procedures; adheres to policies.
• Enter demographic information, test orders, and related data into the information system; manage charges and credits as needed.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents as applicable.

Skills

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

6 months phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS) experience

Job description

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands-on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our Phlebotomist role in our lab at UPMC Horizon.

UPMC Horizon is looking to hire a Regular Full-Time Phlebotomist for primarily mid/afternoon shifts (after training) and occasionally some midnight shifts (after training), with no on-call. This position will work rotating weekends and at least 2 holidays per year. Travel to support both UPMC Horizon- Greenville and UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley would be required for this position.

Candidates with phlebotomy experience are encouraged to apply!

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.
• 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.

• 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