Phlebotomist - UPMC Lititz

UPMC; Kissel Hill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient procedures. The role may involve clerical duties and basic computer tasks under supervision of Medical Technologists.

Some collections may occur at off-site locations, with specimen transport to the laboratory under established safety guidelines. The position requires adherence to hospital policies, proper hand hygiene, and the ability to train or orient new staff when

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick following patient identification procedures; may collect non-blood samples.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment to prioritize department needs and follow authority.
• Transport specimens to appropriate lab sections, including off-site locations, following safety procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies on procedures, quality control, safety, and hand hygiene.

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.