Phlebotomist / SEIU - J - Full Time - Rotational Hours - AVH

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and fingersticks, and to ensure timely specimen collection and processing.

The role requires phlebotomy training; preferred certification as a phlebotomist and possibly a valid driver’s license. Experience in phlebotomy is advantageous, with strict adherence to HIPAA and lab policies.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training, required.
• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
• May also require valid driver's license
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Performs laboratory support duties to ensure efficient operations such as specimen receiving.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Education

Phlebotomy training

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes. (60%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (20%)
• Performs laboratory support duties to ensure efficient operations such as specimen receiving. (20%)

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within expected timeframes. (60%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (20%)
• Performs laboratory support duties to ensure efficient operations such as specimen receiving. (20%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• Phlebotomy training, required.

Preferred

• Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
• May also require valid driver's license
• 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