Phlebotomist - UPMC Shadyside

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join our Short Stay Unit. You will collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, perform venipunctures, heelsticks and fingerstick collections, and ensure accurate labeling and handling of samples.

Shifts available 4:30 am–3:00 pm or 11:30 am–10:00 pm, with a mix of both and every-other-weekend rotation. Under supervision of Medical Technologists, you may assist with clerical tasks and LIS data entry as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred. Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to inquiries promptly.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick; instruct patients as needed.
• Demonstrates dependability and prioritizes tasks to meet department needs in cooperation with staff.
• Transports and handles specimens following safety procedures; maintains accurate specimen labeling and tracking.
• Performs related clerical duties and enters demographic information and test orders into LIS as required.
• Trains new staff or students as applicable and disseminates information to team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Phlebotomist to join our team and support our Short Stay Unit!

• This position consists primarily of two shifts 4:30 am-3:00 pm, 11:30 am-10:00 pm, or a mixture of each of those shifts with roughly 75% of those shifts being the morning shift. This also includes every other weekend rotation.
  

The person in 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred. Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran