Phlebotomist (Limited Casual)

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Northwest is seeking a Limited Casual Phlebotomist to join our lab team. You will perform venipuncture, heel and finger sticks, and assist with specimen collection at times at off-site locations.

Responsibilities include interacting with laboratory customers, following patient identification procedures, and maintaining quality and safety standards. A high school diploma is required; phlebotomy certification and 6 months of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory information systems preferred.
• Licensure and clearances listed in posting.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick and fingerstick; instruct patients on collection procedures when needed; may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrates dependability and independent judgment; prioritizes to meet department needs.
• Specimen collection may be performed off-site; transports specimens to the appropriate lab section following safety procedures.
• Adhere to lab and hospital policies on procedures, quality control, safety, hygiene and isolation precautions.
• Performs related clerical duties; uses computer functions to enter demographic info, orders, receipts, charges, and credits; verifies patient info and sample identity.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents as applicable.
• Informs technical staff and pathologists of unusual or problematic incidents.
• May perform arterial puncture following guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains supplies; uses reagents cost-effectively.
• May perform EKGs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (PBT ASCP) preferred

Tools

Laboratory information system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands‑on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our Phlebotomist role in our lab at UPMC Northwest.

UPMC Northwest is looking to hire a Limited Casual Phlebotomist for varying shifts, no on-call. This position will require working every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Candidates with phlebotomy experience and/or education are encouraged to apply!

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.
• May perform EKGs.
• 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.
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