Phlebotomist / SEIU - D - Day Shift- Full Time - AGH

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a phlebotomist to collect and process patient specimens according to established policies and procedures, both on-site and off-site as required. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean work area and supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include order entry and specimen receiving; mentoring students in phlebotomy; and performing other duties as assigned. Compliance with HIPAA, privacy policies, and security guidelines is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum phlebotomy training required.
• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
• 6 month phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on work location.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes both on and off site as required.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Performs laboratory support duties (e.g., order entry, registration, specimen receiving, etc.) to ensure efficient operations.
• May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs phlebotomy using standard techniques for venipunctures, heel sticks and finger sticks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes both on and off site as required. (60%) Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (15%) Performs laboratory support duties (e.g., order entry, registration, specimen receiving, etc.) to ensure efficient operations. (20%) May mentor students in phlebotomy utilizing WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%) Perform other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Phlebotomy training required. Preferred Valid driver's license may be required depending on work location. Certification as a phlebotomist preferred. 6 month phlebotomy experience preferred.

Additional Employment Requirements

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.