Phlebotomist - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pennsylvania is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role supports laboratory operations under the supervision of Medical Technologists.

Responsibilities include patient identification, collecting specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick; may perform arterial puncture when required; may handle off-site collections; ensure correct data entry into information systems and maintain

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.
• Instructs patients on collection procedures for specimens and may collect samples other than blood.
• Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the laboratory following safety procedures.
• Enter demographic information and test orders into information systems; ensure specimen identity and adequacy.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents as applicable.
• May perform arterial puncture following strict guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain supplies for laboratory functions; cost-effective use of materials.

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.