• Part-Time Phlebotomist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


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    Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care through expert phlebotomy services? UPMC is committed to delivering the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Phlebotomists play a vital role in our healthcare team, ensuring accurate and professional specimen collection. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

     

    Position: Part-Time Phlebotomist

     

    Department: Phlebotomy Services

     

    Shifts: Rotating start times (between 6:30AM and 9:30AM). 20 hours per week, 40 hours per pay period. 2 Saturdays per 6-week schedule. No Sundays or holidays required! Hours vary based on department need.

     

    **Prior phlebotomy experience highly preferred!

    Responsibilities:

    * Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures following proper patient identification protocols.

    * Instruct patients on collection procedures for non-blood specimens and collect samples as required.

    * May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.

    * Transport specimens safely from on-site and off-site collection areas to the appropriate lab section.

    * Ensure compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality assurance and infection control measures.

    * Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

    * Perform clerical duties such as data entry, test ordering, specimen labeling, and verifying patient information.

    * Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

    * Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, or pathologists.

    * Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining accuracy and integrity.

    * Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies; check expiration dates and stock patient care areas.

    * Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and address concerns with professionalism and empathy.

    *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

    *Performs other duties as assigned.

    * High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    * 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.

    Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

    * Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    * Act 33 with renewal

    * Act 34 with renewal

    * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)