Phlebotomy Lab Assistant II - Blood Draw Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant II to join our hospital-based team. This full-time role draws blood for diagnostic testing from diverse age groups and handles specimen processing in a fast-paced clinical lab.

You will enter patient data in EMR/LIS, follow SOPs for collection, labeling, and sample transport, and support accurate, timely test results while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Phlebotomy training and experience in an outpatient or hospital setting.
• Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient demographics and specimen collection requirements.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary collection per SOPs.
• Ensures correct labeling and timely transport of specimens.
• Inputs test orders and patient data into EMR/LIS.
• Maintains accurate log records and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Notifies supervisor of hazards and maintains a safe work area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Tools

EMR/LIS

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant II to join our hospital-based team. This full-time role draws blood for diagnostic testing from diverse age groups and handles specimen processing in a fast-paced clinical lab.

You will enter patient data in EMR/LIS, follow SOPs for collection, labeling, and sample transport, and support accurate, timely test results while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA compliance.