Phlebotomist

Take Your Healthcare Career To The Next Level With UPMC Chautauqua As A Full-Time Phlebotomist!

In this vital role, you'll be on the front lines of patient care: collecting accurate specimens that are essential to diagnostics and treatment. You'll serve a variety of populations across all three shifts, with a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced clinical environments. This position offers more than a job - it offers hands-on experience and a chance to be part of something bigger. With UPMC's total rewards benefits package, you'll gain access to outstanding healthcare, retirement, tuition assistance, and more. Join a supportive team that values your skill, encourages your growth, and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

In This Role, There Is Opportunity To:

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick, ensuring accurate patient identification.
• Instruct patients in proper collection procedures for non-blood specimens, as needed.
• Transport specimens from on- and off-site locations safely and promptly.
• Respond to phone and in-person inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Enter patient data, test orders, and sample details accurately into computer systems.
• Adhere to hospital safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols at all times.
• Train new staff, students, or residents as assigned by leadership.
• Report unusual specimens or incidents to technical or supervisory staff immediately.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred

• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program
• Experience performing phlebotomy
• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

• New York mandated reporter: Due within 90 days of hire or transfer
• New York SCR application - Due within first week of hire
• NY mandated reporter training
• NYS staff exclusion list (NYSEL)
• NYS statewide central register of child abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran