Phlebotomist - UPMC West Shore

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes clerical tasks and data entry within laboratory information systems, working under supervision of Medical Technologists.

Responsibilities include patient identification, sample collection by venipuncture or fingerstick, and transporting specimens. Certification is preferred, with 6 months experience encouraged. Equal opportunity employer statement included.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Follows patient identification procedures and collects specimens by venipuncture, heelstick or fingerstick.
• Uses laboratory information systems for data entry, test orders, and result posting.
• Trains new staff and communicates any incidents to supervisors and pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously; answer inquiries by phone.
• Procure blood specimens and instruct patients on collection procedures as needed.
• Transports specimens to the appropriate lab section following safety procedures.
• Maintain supplies and monitor for cost-effective operation.
• Perform clerical duties including entering demographic data and processing test orders.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Laboratory information systems

Clerical support

Patient instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred

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.

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.
• 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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran