Phlebotomist / Teamsters JH

Highmark Health Company; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Jefferson Hills, PA is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to collect venous and fingerstick samples and ensure patient identification.

The role includes training new staff and coordinating with the laboratory, maintaining supplies, and adhering to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy training is required.
• Preferred phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate.
• Must pass Act 34, Act 33, Act 73 and FBI fingerprint clearances.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from all patient types and age groups.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and homecare nurses in blood collection practices.
• Operate the laboratory computer system for job activities and workflow.
• Monitor levels of and order supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Package and transport specimens to appropriate departments for processing.
• Answer calls and respond to workflow changes in a timely manner.
• Ensure 100% positive patient identification.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Training staff

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Phlebotomy certificate (preferred)

Job description

## Phlebotomist / Teamsters JHApply: On-site: Jefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road: Part time: Posted Today: J290189## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :**GENERAL OVERVIEWPerforms phlebotomy procedures including collecting, packaging and transporting of specimens for diagnostic testing by the laboratory. Responsible for training new staff.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES* Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from all patient types and age groups in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.* Train and orient new employees, students, and homecare nurses in proper practices and procedures of blood collection for assigned work duties.* Operate and utilize the laboratory computer system to the fullest extent possible for the job activities and work area assigned* Monitor levels of and orders supplies to maintain adequate inventory.* Package and transport specimens to appropriate departments for processing by laboratory personnel.* Answer telephones, voice pages and beeper calls to respond to work flow change in a timely manner.* Ensure positive patient identification, 100% of the time.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum* High school diploma/GED* Phlebotomy TrainingPreferred* Phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate**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