Lead Phlebotomist

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Altoona, PA

123d • $18 - $26

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is looking for a full-time Lead Phlebotomist to work first shift! This position will require weekend/holiday rotation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
• Follows positive patient ID policy to accurately collect and label specimens.
• Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers. Remains polite and courteous at all times. Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to supervisor.
• Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, obtains accurate billing information, dx codes, UPIN information, etc. when needed.
• Participates on teams and special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
• Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed.
• Keeps work area clean and neat. This includes waste disposal, stocking of supplies, management of lab coat cleaning.
• Interacts with all customers, internal and external, courteously and professionally; answers the phone and responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Trains, mentors, and orients new employees as assigned.
• Completes all required documentation and statistical logs as required.
• Processes and/or packages specimens according to testing specifications. Investigates problems and documents occurrences appropriately in a timely manner.
• Assists and works with staff to ensure compliance with dress codes, policies and safety regulations. Immediately reports any violations to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED