Phlebotomist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Phlebotomist interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
UPMC Montefiore Outpatient Lab is seeking a Full Time Phlebotomist to support the Phlebotomy department.
This position will work rotating shifts between 6:45am and 5:15pm, and work rotating Saturdays from 8am to 12pm. This position will rotate between UPMC Magee, Montefiore, and Falk facilities. These locations are all within walking distance of one another. No holidays are required with this role! Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
The Phlebotomist role has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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Nice To Haves

• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• 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

• Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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