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UPMC Phlebotomist- Penn Hills in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
UPMC Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology is hiring a Phlebotomist. This position is Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays. This office is the only one of it's kind in UPMC. Now is your chance to join a special team and help change lives!
Responsibilities:
Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
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 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 procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, and safety, including hand hygiene techniques, 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 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.
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