Phlebotomist - PT

UWH of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UWH of Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Laboratory Phlebotomist to support the Lab team. You will draw blood, process requisitions, and ensure accurate documentation in the patient chart.

The role involves faxing GBBS results to L&D, maintaining the drawing room, and scheduling appointments while coordinating with the Lab Supervisor to uphold quality and safety standards in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy services.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Draw bloodwork according to policy.
• Process and enter requisitions for lab work.
• Fax GBBS results to L&D.
• Ensure in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received.
• Mark tests with diagnosis code on encounter form.
• Call patients regarding missed appointments.
• Maintain drawing room and monitor supplies.
• Coordinate with supervisor and colleagues to ensure quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY:The Laboratory Phlebotomist is a supportive position to the Lab. This position reports to the Lab Supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ensure all lab work has an order in the patient’s chart or a written order that can be scanned into the patient’s chart.Draw bloodwork according to policy.Process and enter requisitions for lab work going to ACL, Quest and LabCorp. Fax all GBBS results to L&D. This is done by a comment on the send out order.Ensure all in-house tests are ordered, drawn or received in the drawing room. Mark tests on the encounter form with the diagnosis code. Enter requisitions for in-house labs if time allows.Check bins in the fishbowls hourly and bring samples/encounter forms to the lab.Forward all in-house tasks to supervisor’s task board after documenting the drawing phlebotomist’s initials.Forward PAP task to appropriate person.Call patients regarding missed appointments for bloodwork and schedule a new appointment in the computer.Clean and stock the drawing room.Monitor drawing supplies and order as necessary.Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge of phlebotomy servicesStrong organization and interpersonal skillsAbility to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situationsAbility to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of workAbility to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely mannerAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional mannerMust be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Physicians, Supervisors and peersSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.Occupational Exposure:Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensCategory 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogensPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.Other: Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a part-time position. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 5:30pmREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must have at least a high school education.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.