Phlebotomist (Multiple Opportunities)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and data entry in a fast-paced laboratory setting. You will draw blood by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick, ensuring accurate patient identification and proper technique.

Responsibilities include specimen transport, clerical tasks, and training or orienting new staff. A high school diploma and preferred phlebotomy certification support success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick and instructs patients on collection procedures.
• Interacts courteously with laboratory customers and responds to inquiries.
• Transports specimens to the appropriate laboratory section following safety procedures.
• Enters demographic information and test orders into LIS; handles billing and credits.
• Trains and orients new employees and students as assigned.
• Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies including hand hygiene and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Join our laboratory team with UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist!

As a Phlebotomist, your precision, compassion, and efficiency support life-changing medical care every day. Whether drawing samples during critical emergencies or routine screenings, you'll play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. We offer a variety of shifts and employment status, competitive Total Rewards, and a fast-paced, patient-facing environment. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive on providing top-tier service to patients of all ages, we invite you to make a difference with us!

Opportunities are available on:

• First Shift: 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Second Shift: 12:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

• Third Shift: 8:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Previous medical or customer service experience is preferred, with 6+ months of related experience preferred but not required.

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.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran