Phlebotomist (Casual)

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Chautauqua seeks a phlebotomist to join our team on a casual, per diem basis with variable shifts. Prior phlebotomy training is highly preferred for this role.

The phlebotomist will perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, enter demographic and test orders into information systems, transport specimens, and assist with clerical tasks under the supervision of Medical Technologists. The role requires attentiveness to patient identification, safety, and quality procedures,

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick as required for inpatients/outpatients.
• Enter demographic information and test orders into information systems.
• Transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections following safety procedures.
• Assist with clerical duties and other laboratory operations as needed.
• Train and orient new employees, students and residents when assigned.
• Inform staff of unusual or problematic incidents as they arise.
• May perform arterial puncture following strict collection guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Job description

UPMC Chautauqua is hiring a phlebotomist to join the team!

This position is casual, per diem including variable shifts. Previous phlebotomy training is highly preferred.

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.