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Now Hiring: Casual Phlebotomist at UPMC Chautauqua!

UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Casual Phlebotomist to join our dedicated team. In this flexible role, you’ll work variable day, evening, and night shifts—plus one full weekend per month—with a minimum of 12 hours per pay period and potential holiday coverage.

This position is perfect for candidates looking to gain valuable healthcare experience while contributing to critical patient care. Preference is given to those with phlebotomy training, and experience in phlebotomy, medical terminology, customer service, or patient care is a plus.

As a Phlebotomist, you'll collect samples for essential diagnostic testing and support lab operations through computer, courier, and clerical tasks—all under the guidance of skilled Medical Technologists.

Enjoy flexible scheduling, cross-training opportunities, and career development within a leading healthcare organization. Make a difference in your community—apply today to join the UPMC team!

In this role, there will be the opportunity to-

+ Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally and respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.

+ Procure appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick while following proper patient identification procedures.

+ Instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient and collect samples other than blood as required.

+ Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment, recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.

+ Transport specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures. Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations.

+ Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, and safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions, compliance and personnel policies.

+ Performs related clerical duties as required and utilize various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enter test orders, receive, cancel, charge, and credit tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.

+ Train and orient 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.

+ Monitor and maintain supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible and use materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

Required:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

+ Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program.

+ Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy.

+ Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience.

+ Completion of phlebotomy training.

+ Customer service skills.

+ Patient care experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

+ New York Mandated Reporter - Due within 90 days of hire or transfer.

+ New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire.

+ NY Mandated Reporter Training

+ NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

+ NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran