Phlebotomy Technician- Inpatient (Full Time/Evening Shift*

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens from pediatric and adult patients in a busy hospital setting. This role emphasizes accurate patient identification, adherence to infection control, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely lab results.

Evening shift with a 32-hour workweek, on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting is desired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/ CPR) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture according to policy.
• Collect blood specimens for pediatric and adult patients.
• Identify patients to ensure correct sample matching.
• Follow infection control procedures and isolation protocols.
• Enter specimen data into the LIS.
• Operate instrumentation appropriate for phlebotomy tasks.
• Provide compassionate, professional patient care.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Location

Lancaster, PA (Lancaster General Hospital)

Hours and Shift

Full Time (32 hours/week) Evening Shift. Monday-Friday between 2:30 pm and 11 pm. Every other weekend (both Saturday & Sunday). Every other holiday. On call rotation.

Training

8 weeks of full-time training on Evening Shift.

Summary

Phlebotomists are vital in the production of clinical laboratory results. They are responsible for obtaining quality blood specimens, which play a crucial role in clinical decision-making. Phlebotomists must have knowledge of anatomy, blood collection techniques, proper infection control procedures, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• In a hospital inpatient setting, perform venipuncture and capillary puncture blood collection according to laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in Intensive Care Units, Medical Nursing Units, Emergency Department, and Trauma Bay.
• Provide timely and accurate collection of blood specimens for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Maintain patient safety by accurately identifying patients and associating the collected sample with the patient.
• Follow all proper organizational infection control procedures and isolation protocols, including Airborne, Droplet, and Contact Isolation.
• Use technology such as computer applications to organize and facilitate efficient patient care.
• Work continually within multidisciplinary teams, responding to code situations such as trauma, stroke, hemodynamic stability, and cardiac events.
• Perform blood collection in environments of extreme stress and difficult emotional situations with proficiency.
• Navigate and mitigate work within a hazardous environment utilizing critical thinking and situational awareness.
• Carry out laboratory testing at the bedside with point of care testing devices, including performance, evaluation, and troubleshooting of quality control on bedside analyzers.
• Provide compassionate care in a professional manner.
• Facilitate onboarding of new staff.
• Participate in activities for maintenance of CAP.
• Serve as point person by assuming departmental roles pertaining to Safety, Charge, Materials Management.
• For positions at Women and Babies Hospital (WBH), identify specimens, accurately match identification parameters, correctly label all specimen types, and reconcile identification concerns.
• Process specimens within the specified laboratory area and perform clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions, and document filing.
• Enter specimen information and related data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Identify and resolve problems within the area of expertise.
• Operate instrumentation appropriate to the specified laboratory area.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Phlebotomist.
• Experience in a health care setting.
• Customer care experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a highly regarded prepaid tuition assistance program. Employees receive health and wellness benefits designed to support their well-being.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.