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Phlebotomist
- UPMC (Erie, PA)
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Join our laboratory team with UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist, where your precision, compassion, and efficiency support life-changing medical care every day. Whether drawing samples during critical emergencies or routine screenings, you'll play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. We offer a variety of shifts and employment status, competitive Total Rewards, and a fast-paced, patient-facing environment. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive on providing top-tier service to patients of all ages, we invite you to make a difference with us!
In this role, there is opportunity to:
+ Collect blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
+ Instruct patients on self-collection for non-blood specimens.
+ Accurately enter orders and patient data in lab systems.
+ Maintain sample integrity and follow safety protocols.
+ Perform clerical tasks, including specimen labeling and transport.
+ Ensure compliance with infection control and quality standards.
+ Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and providers.
+ Train new employees or students as assigned.
+ May perform arterial punctures with proper training.
+ Monitor inventory and maintain cost-effective supply use.
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
+ Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
Licensure, 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/Disability/Veteran
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