Phlebotomist - Full Time - Day Shift - Vandergrift, PA

Allegheny Health Network; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks, including instruction on specimen collection. Responsibilities include processing specimens, maintaining clean work areas, and providing lab support such as order entry and registration.

Mentorship of students may be required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy training; six months’ phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy training.
• Six months’ phlebotomy experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes both on and off site as required.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Performs laboratory support duties (e.g., order entry, registration, specimen receiving, etc.) to ensure efficient operations.
• May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing AHN policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Six months’ phlebotomy experience

Job description

General Overview

Performs phlebotomy using standard techniques for venipunctures, heel sticks and finger sticks. Provide instruction and/or assistance with the collection of non-blood specimens.

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes both on and off site as required. (60%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (15%)
• Performs laboratory support duties (e.g., order entry, registration, specimen receiving, etc.) to ensure efficient operations. (20%)
• May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing AHN policies and procedures. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

$1,500 sign on bonus available

General Overview

Performs phlebotomy using standard techniques for venipunctures, heel sticks and finger sticks. Provide instruction and/or assistance with the collection of non-blood specimens.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes both on and off site as required. (60%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (15%)
• Performs laboratory support duties (e.g., order entry, registration, specimen receiving, etc.) to ensure efficient operations. (20%)
• May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing AHN policies and procedures. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy training.

Preferred

• Six months’ phlebotomy experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on work location.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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