Job Location : Jamestown,NY, USA
UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the position of Phlebotomist! This full-time opportunity features evening and night variable shifts from 12 PM to 1:30 AM - 10 hours shifts. You'll also participate in an alternating weekend and holiday rotation, and some travel may be required. We are seeking a collaborative team player eager to explore cross-training opportunities in both Administrative and Specimen Processing areas. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interacts with all laboratory customers in a courteous and professional manner, ensuring timely responses to telephone inquiries.
+ Follows proper patient identification procedures to procure blood specimens through venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick, while also providing instruction for patient-collected samples.
+ Demonstrates dependability and reliability, exercising independent judgment to prioritize department needs and accept appropriate authority.
+ Conducts specimen collection at off-site locations, transporting specimens safely to the laboratory according to established protocols.
+ Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures, quality control, safety measures, and compliance, including hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
+ Performs clerical duties as needed, utilizing computer systems to accurately enter patient demographics, process test orders, and manage test results.
+ Trains and orients new employees, students, and residents as assigned, contributing to their development and integration into the team.
+ Monitors and maintains necessary supplies for laboratory functions, ensuring cost-effective use of materials and reagents while also addressing any unusual incidents with technical staff or supervisors.
Required:
+ High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
+ Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program
+ Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy
+ Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience
+ Patient care experience
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**