Clerk - Phlebotomist

Pinnacle Health Systems • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

Clerk Phlebotomist for UPMC Altoona Want to learn to be a Phlebotomist?! We will train you in 6 weeks! We have a variety of shifts available! AFSCME Union Position 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; completion of an acceptable phlebotomy training program. If no previous phlebotomy training program, successful completion of UPMC phlebotomy training program.
• Prefer one year experience, however a clinical rotation during phlebotomy training program is acceptable.
• Must be able to learn: The practices and procedures required in the workplace
• The types of tests performed and laboratory terminology
• The performance of phlebotomies
• The courtesies of dealing with patients, physicians, and other hospital employees
• The use of the telephone effectively and giving or receiving reports and messages clearly and accurately
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees