Full-Time Phlebotomist

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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
Shifts: Rotating start times (between 6:30AM and 9:30AM). 40 hours per week. 2 Saturdays per 6-week schedule. No Sundays or holidays required Hours vary based on department need.

**Prior phlebotomy experience highly preferred 

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)