Phlebotomist – Weekend Program

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Phlebotomist in the Weekend Program, where your skills will directly impact patient care. This role involves performing essential specimen collections and interacting with patients in a professional manner. You will work 48 weekends a year, gaining valuable experience while enjoying perks like medical benefits and tuition reimbursement. If you are dependable and passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

20% weekend incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience required.
• Ability to perform clerical duties and interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection accurately.
• Interact courteously with laboratory customers and respond to inquiries.
• Train and orient new employees and students.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Interaction

Clerical Skills

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Weekend Program)

Are you interested in growing your career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? The Hanover Lab department is looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to join their Weekend Program! Below are the qualifications and perks of this program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience.

Program Requirements/Schedule:

• Work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts), between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

Perks:

• Medical benefits, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO accrual similar to full-time staff.
• 20% incentive added to the hourly rate of the Weekend Program employee.

Purpose:

This position involves accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and outpatients. Samples are used for laboratory testing essential for diagnosis and treatment. The Phlebotomist may also perform clerical, courier, and computer functions vital to laboratory operations, working under supervision of Medical Technologists.

Responsibilities:

• Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers; respond promptly to inquiries.
• Procure blood specimens via venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick following proper identification procedures.
• Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures and collect samples other than blood as needed.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and sound judgment, prioritizing tasks to meet department needs.
• Perform specimen collection at off-site locations if required.
• Transport specimens safely to the laboratory, adhering to safety procedures.
• Follow laboratory and hospital policies on procedures, safety, quality control, and hygiene.
• Perform clerical duties, including entering demographic data, test orders, and processing tests using computer systems.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Report any unusual incidents to technical staff or supervisors.
• May perform arterial puncture following strict guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain supplies efficiently.