Phlebotomist - UPMC Hanover Outpatient Labs at UPMC

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Blood Draws, Specimen Collection, Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Clerical Duties, Computer Skills, Quality Control, Safety Procedures, Training, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Judgment, Transportation, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Hanover is Seeking a Part-Time Phlebotomist UPMC Hanover’s Outpatient Lab Services is hiring a part-time Phlebotomist to join our team. This role requires reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between multiple outpatient lab locations across York and Adams counties. Phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy course is preferred. The position offers day shifts with no holiday work and includes every third weekend rotation. The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately performing blood draws and specimen collection for both inpatient and outpatient patients, ensuring specimens meet the standards necessary for laboratory testing critical to diagnosis and treatment. Additional duties include supporting lab operations through computer tasks, courier runs, and clerical functions. The Phlebotomist works under the supervision of Medical Technologists in a collaborative environment. If you’re dedicated to quality patient care and want to be part of a trusted healthcare team, we encourage you to apply! Responsibilities: Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner. Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood. Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority. Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures. Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies. As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity. Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned. Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents. May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines . Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner. 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. Licensure, 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/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately performing blood draws and specimen collection for both inpatient and outpatient patients. Additional duties include supporting lab operations through computer tasks, courier runs, and clerical functions.