Phlebotomist - UPMC Carlisle

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, under the supervision of Medical Technologists. The role emphasizes accurate collection, patient identification, and timely sample handling.

You will interact with laboratory customers, train new staff, and contribute to safe transport and processing of specimens across sites.

Candidates should be dependable, able to follow procedures and adapt to on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick
• Maintains proper patient identification and specimen labeling
• Supports laboratory operations with clerical tasks as needed

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries
• Procure blood specimens using venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick
• Transport specimens to the appropriate lab area following safety procedures
• Enter demographics and test orders into information systems
• Train and orient new staff or students as assigned
• Inform staff or pathologists of unusual incidents
• Monitor supplies and use materials cost-effectively

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Laboratory support

Job description

Purpose:
This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
Responsibilities:

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
• As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.