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 - Cranberry
Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 6PM with rotating Saturdays 7AM - 3PM. No Sundays or holidays required!

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.

Qualifications:

• 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)