Phlebotomist - UPMC Shadyside

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Phlebotomist to join our Short Stay Unit. The role focuses on accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, with duties including clerical tasks and LIS data entry. Work involves two shifts and every other weekend rotation, under Medical Technologist supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification is preferred, with 6 months experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism with all laboratory customers.
• Properly identify patients and collect venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick samples.
• Enter demographic information and orders into LIS and information systems.
• Transports and handles specimens following safety procedures.
• Trainee onboarding and orientation of new staff as applicable.
• Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to supervisors/pathologists.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety, and quality control guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Medical terminology

LIS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Job description

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

• This full-time 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