Phlebotomist

$36,982 - $55,515/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Lititz, PA

Full-time

Lititz, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Phlebotomist position at UPMC Pinnacle Lititz involves performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role requires accurate blood specimen procurement and may include clerical and computer functions essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist will work under the supervision of Medical Technologists and will be responsible for interacting with laboratory customers and ensuring compliance with safety and quality control procedures.

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, heelstick and fingerstick.
• Instruct 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, compliance and personnel policies.
• 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, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
• 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; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for commuting to multiple nursing homes.
• Supportive team environment.