Phlebotomist / Teamsters JH

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

3d

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs phlebotomy procedures including collecting, packaging and transporting of specimens for diagnostic testing by the laboratory. Responsible for training new staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Phlebotomy Training
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from all patient types and age groups in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and homecare nurses in proper practices and procedures of blood collection for assigned work duties.
• Operate and utilize the laboratory computer system to the fullest extent possible for the job activities and work area assigned
• Monitor levels of and orders supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Package and transport specimens to appropriate departments for processing by laboratory personnel.
• Answer telephones, voice pages and beeper calls to respond to work flow change in a timely manner.
• Ensure positive patient identification, 100% of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees