Phlebotomist - UPMC West Shore at UPMC

Mechanicsburg, 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, Specimen Collection, Patient Care, Clerical Duties, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Information Systems, Customer Service, Safety Procedures, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Training, Communication, Dependability, Reliability, Independent Judgment, Cost-Effective Material Use

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC West Shore – Full-Time Phlebotomist UPMC West Shore is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join our team! This full-time role offers daylight shifts (5:00 am–1:30 pm or 5:30 am–2:00 pm), including every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays. You’ll be responsible for accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients—critical work that supports patient diagnosis and treatment. Additional duties include clerical, computer, and courier tasks essential to lab operations, all under the guidance of our Medical Technologists. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Hands-on patient care in a collaborative environment Opportunities to support vital diagnostic processes Join a respected health system with a team-focused culture 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 will be responsible for accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, as well as performing clerical and computer tasks essential to lab operations. They will interact with laboratory customers and ensure proper patient identification and specimen transport.