Phlebotomist - UPMC Lititz

UPMC International; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist to support draws at local nursing homes with hours from 5a to 1:30p and rotating weekends at the main hospital. Travel between sites is required and mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, and handling related clerical tasks under the supervision of Medical Technologists. Off-site collections and arterial puncture may be required, with strict safety and patient identification

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy knowledge and practice.
• Venipuncture and specimen collection skills.
• Experience handling patient interactions in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously; respond to inquiries.
• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick; instruct patients on collection procedures.
• Transport specimens between on-site and off-site locations following safety procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies; maintain hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
• Enter demographics, test orders, and billing information into the information system.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Job description

This position will support draws at local nursing homes - hours are 5a - 130p; every other weekend onsite at the main hospital with rotating holidays. Candidates must be able to travel between sites and will be reimbursed for mileage.

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.