Phlebotomist - UPMC Lititz

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Lititz, PA, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient laboratory testing under supervision of Medical Technologists.

Responsibilities include professional patient interactions, proper identification, specimen transport, and safety/compliance with hospital policies. Some off-site collection may occur; training new staff is included.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy or specimen collection skills desired.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries promptly.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick following proper patient identification procedures.
• Instruct patients on collection procedures when needed; may collect samples other than blood.
• Transport specimens to appropriate lab sections per safety procedures; adhere to policies and safety standards.
• Enter demographic data and test orders into information systems; handle basic clerical tasks.
• Train and orient new employees, students and residents as assigned.
• Inform staff and pathologists of unusual or problematic incidents.
• May perform arterial puncture following strict guidelines.

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.