Phlebotomist- Night Program

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $3.10/hour

Job summary

UPMC in Erie, PA is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Night Program to collect specimens for inpatient and outpatient testing on a third shift schedule. Four 10-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays; a $3.10/hour night program shift differential is provided.

Perform venipuncture, label specimens, transport specimens, enter data, and support safety and quality protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience, and certification from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with laboratory information systems preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, including venipuncture, heel stick, finger stick, and arterial puncture as required.
• Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling; instruct patients on self-collection procedures when applicable.
• Transport specimens from on-site and off-site locations following established safety guidelines.
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Perform clerical and computer functions, including patient data entry, test ordering, receiving, cancelling, charging, and crediting tests while ensuring information accuracy.
• Adhere to all laboratory and hospital policies related to procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and compliance.
• Demonstrate dependability, sound judgement, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, and/or pathologists.
• Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials and reagents in a cost‑effective manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Specimen labeling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Phlebotomist - Night ProgramAbout the Role

Join our laboratory team as a Phlebotomist in our Night Program, where your work plays a critical role in patient diagnosis and care. In this position, you'll accurately collect and process specimens for inpatient and outpatient testing while supporting essential laboratory operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a consistent overnight schedule, works well independently, and values contributing to high‑quality patient care.

This role is third shift, working four 10‑hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Team members in the night program receive a $3.10/hour shift differential. You must have at least 6 months of Phlebotomy experience to be hired into the Night Program.

Schedule & Differential

• Third shift (overnight), Night Program
• 4 ten‑hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• $3.10/hour night program shift differential

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and/or outpatients, including venipuncture, heel stick, finger stick, and arterial puncture as required.
• Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling; instruct patients on self‑collection procedures when applicable.
• Transport specimens from on‑site and off‑site locations following established safety guidelines.
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Perform clerical and computer functions, including patient data entry, test ordering, receiving, cancelling, charging, and crediting tests while ensuring information accuracy.
• Adhere to all laboratory and hospital policies related to procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and compliance.
• Demonstrate dependability, sound judgement, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, and/or pathologists.
• Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials and reagents in a cost‑effective manner.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Experience with laboratory information systems preferred
• Epic experience preferred

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran