Phlebotomist, UPMC Soldiers & Sailors at UPMC

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Patient Care, Specimen Collection, Clerical Duties, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Information Systems, Customer Service, Quality Control, Safety Procedures, Training, Communication, Dependability, Reliability, Independent Judgment, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro, PA is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join our team. This role offers a 40-hour workweek on day shift with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Day shift hours vary between 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, based on operational needs. Weekend and holiday shifts are scheduled every third weekend (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) and include one winter and one summer holiday. The ideal candidate will have prior phlebotomy experience or training, or experience in direct patient care. This position is responsible for accurate specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient testing, supporting essential diagnostic and treatment processes. Additional duties may include computer, courier, and clerical tasks critical to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works collaboratively under the supervision of Medical Technologists. 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 accurate specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient testing, supporting essential diagnostic and treatment processes. Additional duties include clerical tasks and collaboration with Medical Technologists.