Limited Casual Phlebotomist

• Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started?
• Are you interested in a position that offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow?
• Do you enjoy working "hands-on" in a team environment?
• Then you may be a perfect fit for our Phlebotomist role in our lab at UPMC Jameson.
• UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is looking to hire a Limited Casual Outpatient Phlebotomist for Monday through Friday shifts of 6:15AM to 2:45PM or 8:45AM to 5:15PM with no on-call, holidays or travel required.
• This position will work every other Saturday 6:00AM to 2:30PM shift.
• Candidates with phlebotomy education or experience are encouraged to apply!

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, heel stick 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.