Phlebotomist & Lab Operations Specialist

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, heel and finger sticks while supporting routine laboratory operations. You will collect and process patient specimens in adherence to policies and timelines, both on and off site.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean work area, ensuring adequate supplies, and may involve mentoring students in phlebotomy per WPAHS policies and procedures. A minimum phlebotomy training is required and certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Phlebotomy training required.
• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
• 6 month phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Preferred valid driver’s license may be required depending on work location.

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) to ensure efficient operations.
• May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient specimen collection

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, heel and finger sticks while supporting routine laboratory operations. You will collect and process patient specimens in adherence to policies and timelines, both on and off site.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean work area, ensuring adequate supplies, and may involve mentoring students in phlebotomy per WPAHS policies and procedures. A minimum phlebotomy training is required and certification is preferred.