Phlebotomy Technician- Inpatient (Full Time/Evening Shift)

Penn Medicine; Leaf Park (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to support inpatient blood collection across units, including WBH. The role emphasizes safe collection, accurate labeling, and patient-focused care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, Basic Life Support, and the Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential. This full-time evening shift offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Penn Medicine.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician credentials are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for professional patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection in inpatient settings according to policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide timely and accurate collection of blood specimens for pediatric and adult patients.
• Identify patients correctly and ensure proper labeling and sample integrity.
• Follow infection control procedures and isolation protocols to protect patients and staff.
• Enter specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS) and assist with related clerical tasks.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS

Job description

Description

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.

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Location: Lancaster, PA ( Lancaster General Hospital)

Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week) Evening Shift. Monday-Friday hours between 2:30 pm and 1:00 am. Every other weekend (both Saturday & Sunday). Every other holiday. On call rotation.

8 weeks of full-time time training on Evening Shift.

UPDATED PAY RATES!

Summary:

• Phlebotomists are vital in the production of clinical laboratory results. It is their responsibility to obtain quality blood specimens which play a crucial role in in a majority clinical decisions. In addition to a knowledge of anatomy, blood collection techniques, proper infection control procedures, phlebotomists must have strong communication and interpersonal skills reflecting the utmost professionalism. (This job description is applicable to Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health Phlebotomy Technician positions assigned within the Lancaster General Hospital (inpatient) and at the Womens & Babies Hospital (WBH)

Responsibilities

• In a hospital inpatient setting, performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood collection according to laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This includes Intensive Care Units, Medical Nursing Units, Emergency Department, and Trauma Bay.


• Optimizes patient care by providing timely and accurate collection of blood specimens on both pediatric and adult patients.


• Maintains patient safety by accurately identifying patients and associating the collected sample with the patient.


• Follows all proper organizational Infection Control procedures and isolation protocols, including but not limited to Airborne, Droplet, and Contact Isolation.


• Uses technology such as computer applications to organize and facilitate efficient patient care.


• Works continually within multidisciplinary teams. This includes but is not limited to response to code situations (patient requiring resuscitative efforts) such as Trauma, Stroke, Hemodynamic Stability, and Cardiac events.


• Performs 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.


• Carries out lab testing at the bedside with point of care testing devices including performance, evaluation, and trouble shooting of quality control on bedside analyzers.


• Provide compassionate care in a professional manner.


• Facilitates on-boarding of new staff


• Participates in activities for maintenance of CAP and ISO15189 accreditation.


• Serves as point person by assuming departmental roles pertaining to Safety, Charge, Materials Management.


• For positions at WBH, duties also include the following:


• Identifies specimens and accurately matches identification parameters. Correctly labels all specimen types. Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.


• Competently processes specimens within specified lab area.


• Performs clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions and document filing.


• Enters specimen information and related data into laboratory information system (LIS).


• Identifies and resolves problems within area of expertise.


• Ability to operate instrumentation appropriate to specified lab area.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support


• Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)


• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: Experience in a health care setting Customer care experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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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.