Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Collection & Lab Support

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. This role supports laboratory operations, may involve off-site collection, and requires adherence to safety, quality, and clerical duties as part of a collaborative team under supervision.

The position emphasizes accurate patient identification, proper specimen handling, and contributing to timely test results.

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.
• 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.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. This role supports laboratory operations, may involve off-site collection, and requires adherence to safety, quality, and clerical duties as part of a collaborative team under supervision.

The position emphasizes accurate patient identification, proper specimen handling, and contributing to timely test results.