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Phlebotomist - Daylight
UPMC • Altoona, PA 16602 • Posted 9 days ago
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UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to join their Laboratory team. The role involves accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for inpatients and/or outpatients, which are essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include patient interaction, specimen collection, clerical functions, and adherence to laboratory and hospital policies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Follow proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
- Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions, compliance and personnel policies.
- As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
- Trains and orients 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.
- Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred
- 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.
About UPMC
UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary and specialty care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. UPMC operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices both domestically and internationally.
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team with UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services! Do you enjoy working hands-on with patients and their families to provide excellent patient care? If this sounds like an opportunity that meets your interests, we invite you to learn more and apply today!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daylight
Location: This position will float between our three outpatient labs, 2 in Altoona and 1 in Ebensburg
This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
+ Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
+ Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
+ Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
+ Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
+ As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
+ Trains and orients 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 .
+ Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
+ 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. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daylight
Location: This position will float between our three outpatient labs, 2 in Altoona and 1 in Ebensburg
This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
+ Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
+ Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
+ Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
+ Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
+ As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
+ Trains and orients 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 .
+ Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
+ 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. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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