Phlebotomist, Casual Weekends

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Casual Phlebotomist to support inpatient and outpatient collections. The role requires weekend availability (Saturday-Sunday) with early morning shifts, and duties include phlebotomy, data entry, and clerical tasks under supervision.

Preferred candidates have inpatient phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and relevant certification. The position supports hospital operations and patient care across off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy preferred.
• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT/ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
• Transport specimens to the appropriate laboratory area following safety procedures.
• Enter demographic information and test orders in LIS accurately.
• Inform staff of any unusual or problematic incidents.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Inpatient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Casual Phlebotomist to support our hospital!

This position will work every weekend on Saturday-Sunday from either 4am-10:30am or 4am-12:30pm.

Preferred Candidates Will Have Previous Inpatient Phlebotomy 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.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran