Limited Casual Phlebotomist

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • New Castle, PA

117d • $17 - $26

About The Position

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working 'hands-on' in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our Phlebotomist role in our lab at UPMC Jameson. UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is looking to hire a Limited Casual Phlebotomist for rotating daylight, afternoon and occasionally some midnight shifts, no on-call or travel required. This position will work every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

• 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.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick and fingerstick.
• Instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations.
• Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions.
• Performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests.
• Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED