Phlebotomist - UPMC Harrisburg at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Patient Care, Specimen Collection, Clerical Tasks, Computer Skills, Medical Terminology, Quality Control, Safety Procedures, Training, Communication, Dependability, Reliability, Independent Judgment, Customer Service, Laboratory Operations, Blood Collection

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join UPMC Harrisburg as a Full-Time Phlebotomist! UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a dependable phlebotomist to support our Emergency Department on the evening shift (3:00–11:00 PM). This role includes two holidays per year and no weekends required. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred. As a Phlebotomist, you’ll play a vital role in patient care by accurately collecting blood and specimens for essential diagnostic testing. You’ll also support laboratory operations through basic computer, courier, and clerical tasks while working closely with Medical Technologists. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 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

As a Phlebotomist, you will accurately collect blood and specimens for diagnostic testing and support laboratory operations through clerical tasks. You will interact with laboratory customers and ensure proper patient identification and specimen collection procedures are followed.