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UPMC is hiring: Full-Time Phlebotomist in Cranberry Township
UPMC, Cranberry Township, PA, US
Join Our Community! 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. Position: Full-Time Phlebotomist Department: Phlebotomy Services Location: UPMC Passavant - Cranberry Shifts: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 6PM with rotating Saturdays 7AM - 3PM. No Sundays or holidays required! Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures following proper patient identification protocols.
- Instruct patients on collection procedures for non-blood specimens and collect samples as required.
- May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.
- Transport specimens safely from on-site and off-site collection areas to the appropriate lab section.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory and hospital policies, including quality assurance and infection control measures.
- Interact courteously and professionally with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.
- Perform clerical duties such as data entry, test ordering, specimen labeling, and verifying patient information.
- Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
- Communicate unusual or problematic incidents to technical staff, supervisors, or pathologists.
- Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining accuracy and integrity.
- Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies; check expiration dates and stock patient care areas.
- Provide clear instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and address concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
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