Clerk - Phlebotomist

Clerk-Phlebotomist Full-time, Day Shift, 6:30-3:00, 7:00-3:30, 7:30-4, 8:0-4:30, or 8:30-5:00 AFSCME - Union Posted: August 21, 2026 Purpose: Functions as a member of the Department of Laboratory Services by providing direct patient care by drawing venous blood samples for testing as requested by a physician. Also performs clinical duties associated with procedures. Responsibilities: Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy. Communicates with patients, explaining procedures prior to venipuncture. Serves patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Processes outpatients, to include interpreting physician orders, venipuncture and billing. Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the computer. Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's initials. Performs receptionist duties. Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by identification armband, checking it with label using two unique identifiers. #J-18808-Ljbffr UPMC