Flex Full-Time Phlebotomist

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Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care through expert phlebotomy services? UPMC is committed to delivering the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Phlebotomists play a vital role in our healthcare team, ensuring accurate and professional specimen collection. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

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Position: Flex Full-Time Phlebotomist

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Department: Phlebotomy Services

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Location: UPMC Passavant

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Shifts: Rotating start times (between 6:30AM and 9:30AM). Minimum of 28 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours per week based on departmental need. 2 Saturdays per 6-week schedule. No Sundays or holidays required!

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Responsibilities:

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· Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures following proper patient identification protocols.

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· Instruct patients on collection procedures for non-blood specimens and collect samples as required.

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· May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.

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· Transport specimens safely from on-site and off-site collection areas to the appropriate lab section.

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· Ensure compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality assurance and infection control measures.

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· Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

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· Perform clerical duties such as data entry, test ordering, specimen labeling, and verifying patient information.

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· Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

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· Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, or pathologists.

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· Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining accuracy and integrity.

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· Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies; check expiration dates and stock patient care areas.

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· Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and address concerns with professionalism and empathy.

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*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

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*Performs other duties as assigned.

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· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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· Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

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· Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.

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· Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

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Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:

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· Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

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· Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

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· Act 33 with renewal

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· Act 34 with renewal

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· Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)