UPMC is seeking a phlebotomist to join our team, supporting UPMC Magee, UPMC Montefiore, and UPMC Falk Clinic. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule with hours ranging from a 6:45 AM start to a 5:15 PM end, with weekend shifts at UPMC Magee approximately every two months (8 AM – 12 PM). In this role, you will be responsible for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for both inpatient and outpatient populations, ensuring samples are properly collected for critical laboratory testing that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Additionally, you will perform essential computer, courier, and clerical tasks, all while working closely with and under the supervision of Medical Technologists to support efficient laboratory operations.

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.