Phlebotomist, Altoona Regional Health Services

UPMC•Altoona, PA

About The Position

UPMC Physician Services is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join its team at Altoona Regional Health Services. The position is accountable for accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection from inpatients and/or outpatients. Collected samples support laboratory testing used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also carry out computer, courier, and clerical functions essential to laboratory operations and works with and under the supervision of Medical Technologists. The position works daylight shifts, Monday through Friday. Specimen collection may take place at off-site locations, and the role may include collecting specimens other than blood, performing arterial punctures, and training or orienting new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program.
At least 6 months of experience performing phlebotomy.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Laboratory information system experience.
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 patient identification procedures and collect appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
As required, instruct patients in collection procedures for specimens they obtain themselves and collect samples other than blood.
Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment; recognize priorities to meet department needs and accept appropriate authority.
Collect specimens at on-site and off-site locations and transport them to the appropriate laboratory section according to established safety procedures.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures 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 patient information and sample identity.
Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable and assigned.
Inform technical staff, supervisors, and/or pathologists about unusual or problematic incidents.
Perform arterial punctures when needed, following strict collection and post-collection guidelines.
Monitor and maintain supplies for assigned functions and use materials and reagents cost-effectively.