Phlebotomist

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a full-time Phlebotomist to join their outpatient teams in Harrisburg. In this role, you'll be responsible for gathering vital patient specimens, ensuring proper procedures, and assisting with clerical tasks to support laboratory operations. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred phlebotomy certification, alongside essential interpersonal and technical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood specimen collection by venipuncture, heel stick and fingerstick.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory following established safety procedures.
• Demonstrate dependability and adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Specimen collection

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program

Job description

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If you are looking to further your phlebotomy career in an outpatient setting, this is the opportunity for you!

UPMC is hiring a full time Phlebotomist to serve patients at multiple outpatient sites in the Harrisburg area. Reliable transportation is a must as this position will travel on a daily/weekly basis.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every third Saturday is required from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No holidays or Sundays!

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.
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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