Phlebotomist (per diem)- UPMC West Shore

UPMC•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible and accountable for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and/or outpatients. Collected samples are used for laboratory testing essential to diagnosing and treating patients. The role may also include computer, courier, and clerical functions essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of Medical Technologists.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program.
At least 6 months of experience performing phlebotomy.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with a laboratory information system.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
Follow proper patient identification procedures and collect blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
Instruct patients, as needed, on procedures for collecting laboratory specimens themselves, and collect non-blood samples when required.
Demonstrate dependability, reliability, independent judgment, and the ability to recognize priorities and accommodate department needs while accepting appropriate authority.
Collect specimens at on-site and off-site locations and transport them to the appropriate laboratory section following established safety procedures.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, including those for methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, compliance, and personnel matters.
Perform related clerical duties and use computer functions to enter demographic information and test orders, receive, cancel, charge, and credit tests, and verify the adequacy of patient information and sample identity.
Train and orient new employees, students, and residents when applicable and assigned.
Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel, and/or pathologists of unusual or problematic incidents.
Perform arterial puncture when required, following strict collection and post-collection guidelines.
Monitor and maintain supplies for assigned functions and use materials and reagents cost-effectively.