Phlebotomist - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Join UPMC Community Osteopathic as a Full-Time Phlebotomist – Dayshift! UPMC Community Osteopathic is looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist to support high-quality patient care through precise specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient laboratory testing. This full-time dayshift role includes rotating weekends and holidays and is an essential part of our diagnostic and treatment process. We welcome candidates with prior phlebotomy experience (preferred). In this role, you’ll do more than collect samples—you’ll also assist with key laboratory operations, including computer, courier, and clerical duties, while working closely with and under the guidance of Medical Technologists. This is a rewarding opportunity to expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and be part of a collaborative, patient-centered healthcare team. UPMC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. Make a difference in your community—apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
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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.
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, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, 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., compliance and personnel policies.
As required, 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.