Full-Time Phlebotomist at UPMC

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Patient Care, Specimen Collection, Clerical Duties, Data Entry, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Customer Service, Training, Inventory Management, Communication, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Empathy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Community! Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care through expert phlebotomy services? UPMC is committed to delivering the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Phlebotomists play a vital role in our healthcare team, ensuring accurate and professional specimen collection. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. Position: Full-Time Phlebotomist Department: Phlebotomy Services Location: UPMC Passavant - Cranberry Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 6PM with rotating Saturdays 7AM - 3PM. No Sundays or holidays required! Responsibilities: · Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures following proper patient identification protocols. · Instruct patients on collection procedures for non-blood specimens and collect samples as required. · May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines. · Transport specimens safely from on-site and off-site collection areas to the appropriate lab section. · Ensure compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality assurance and infection control measures. · Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly. · Perform clerical duties such as data entry, test ordering, specimen labeling, and verifying patient information. · Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned. · Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, or pathologists. · Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining accuracy and integrity. · Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies; check expiration dates and stock patient care areas. · Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and address concerns with professionalism and empathy. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned. · High school diploma or equivalent is required. · Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred. · Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred. · Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances: · Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred. · Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal · Act 33 with renewal · Act 34 with renewal · Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist will perform various specimen collection procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory policies. They will also interact with patients and provide instructions regarding specimen collection.