• Phlebotomist - UPMC Community Osteopathic

    UPMC (Harrisburg, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Casual Phlebotomist - UPMC Community Osteopathic

     

    UPMC Community Osteopathic is hiring a Casual Phlebotomist to work day and evening shifts, including every third weekend and holiday. In this role, you'll perform accurate and timely specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients-supporting quality diagnoses and patient care-while also assisting with essential lab operations such as computer entry, courier duties, and clerical tasks. Working closely with experienced Medical Technologists, you'll play a vital role in delivering excellent laboratory services and patient outcomes.

     

    If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, join the UPMC team today!

    Responsibilities:

    + Greets and communicates with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding promptly to phone inquiries.

    + Collects blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick, and instructs patients on self-collection when needed.

    + Demonstrates reliability, sound judgment, and flexibility in meeting departmental priorities.

    + Performs specimen collection and safe transport from on-site and off-site locations to the laboratory.

    + Adheres to all laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety, hand hygiene, and compliance standards.

    + Completes clerical and computer tasks such as data entry, order processing, and verifying patient and sample information.

    + Trains and orients new staff, students, and residents as assigned.

    + Reports unusual or problematic incidents to technical or supervisory staff promptly.

    + May perform arterial punctures following strict collection and post-collection procedures.

    + Maintains appropriate supply levels and uses materials responsibly to support cost-effective operations.

    + 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

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    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran