Phlebotomist / Teamsters JH

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

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About The Position

Performs phlebotomy procedures, including collecting, packaging, and transporting specimens for laboratory diagnostic testing. The role is also responsible for training new staff. Employees must follow company ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and business-conduct requirements, including HIPAA policies and applicable laws and company procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy training.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Comply with HIPAA, privacy and information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from patients of all types and age groups according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and homecare nurses in proper blood-collection practices and procedures for their assigned duties.
• Operate and use the laboratory computer system as fully as possible for assigned job activities and work area.
• Monitor supply levels and order supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Package and transport specimens to appropriate departments for laboratory processing.
• Answer telephone calls, voice pages, and beeper calls to respond to workflow changes in a timely manner.
• Ensure positive patient identification at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED