Phlebotomist - UPMC Carlisle

UPMC; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform accurate blood collection from inpatients and outpatients within a hospital lab setting and to support specimen processing under supervision of Medical Technologists.

You will follow patient ID procedures, label and document specimens, and adhere to safety and quality guidelines across on-site and off-site locations in Cumberland County, PA.

Qualifications

• Certified phlebotomist with reliable venipuncture technique.
• Ability to identify patients accurately and follow safety protocols.
• Experience with laboratory information systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries by phone.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick or fingerstick; instruct patients on collection procedures when needed.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment to prioritize department needs.
• Transport specimens to appropriate section following safety procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

LIS

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.