Phlebotomist

UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Phlebotomist! This casual role offers variable shifts, including 4:30AM – 1PM, 8AM – 4:30PM, 10:30AM – 7PM, and 12:30PM – 9PM. Availability for 7 days a week maybe required, along with every other weekend and two holidays each year. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in phlebotomy across a variety of settings. We look forward to your application!

Responsibilities:

Interacts courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers, responding promptly to telephone inquiries.

Follows proper patient identification procedures to procure blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.

Instructs patients on self-collection procedures for laboratory specimens, including samples beyond blood when necessary.

Demonstrates dependability and independent judgment by prioritizing tasks to meet departmental needs and accepting appropriate authority.

Performs specimen collection at off-site locations and transports specimens safely to the laboratory, adhering to established safety procedures.

Complies with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety protocols, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.

Performs clerical duties and utilizes computer systems to accurately enter demographic information, test orders, and manage test records while ensuring sample identity.

Trains and orients new employees, students, and residents as assigned, and reports any unusual incidents to technical staff or supervisory personnel.

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program

Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy

Medical Assistant experience

Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

Act 31 is required within 90 days of hire/transfer

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran