Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Collection & Lab Support

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role may involve clerical duties and computer data entry to support laboratory operations.

The Phlebotomist will work under supervision of Medical Technologists, collating specimens and ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed across on-site and potentially off-site collection locations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Procures blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick following proper patient identification procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability and independent judgment to meet department needs and priorities.
• Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations; transports specimens to the appropriate lab area.
• Adheres to hospital policies on procedures, safety, and hand hygiene.
• Performs related clerical duties, enters demographic info, orders, receipts, and charges in the information system.
• 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 strict collection and post-collection guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for assigned functions; uses materials cost-effectively.

Skills

Venipuncture

Arterial puncture

Patient identification

Data entry

Specimen transport

Clerical duties

Training/mentoring

Customer service

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role may involve clerical duties and computer data entry to support laboratory operations.

The Phlebotomist will work under supervision of Medical Technologists, collating specimens and ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed across on-site and potentially off-site collection locations.