Altoona Regional Health System is hiring: Phlebotomist in Ebensburg

UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is looking for a full-time Phlebotomist to work at the Ebensburg Lab outpatient center. This position will work Monday – Friday, rotating daylight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procure appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick. As required, instruct patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• 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. Transport 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, perform related clerical duties, and utilize various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enter test orders, receive, cancel, charge, and credit tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
• Train and/or orient 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.
• Monitor and maintain supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; use materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of 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