Lead Phlebotomist
UPMC
Are you looking for a new leadership opportunity? The Harrisburg Lab Phlebotomy Hospital team is looking for a new and experienced lead phlebotomist to join their team. This applicant should have previous in-patient phlebotomy experience. Apply today!
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 4:00 am – 12:30 pm, weekends if needed.
**Purpose:**
Under the direction of the area supervisor, ensure that the daily activities of the department are completely accurately and on time. Maintain a safe and professional environment for clients and employees. Perform specimen collection and processing duties following established policies and procedures. Act as a coach, mentor, instructor, and resource person for new employees. Works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the medical technologists at times.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Reads, understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
+ Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
+ Follows positive patient ID policy to accurately collect and label specimens.
+ Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers.
+ Remains polite and courteous at all times.
+ Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to supervisor.
+ Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, obtains accurate billing information, dx codes, UPIN information, etc. when needed
+ Participates on teams and special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
+ Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed.
+ Keeps work area clean and neat. This includes waste disposal, stocking of supplies, management of lab coat cleaning.
+ Interacts with all customers, internal and external, courteously and professionally; answers the phone and responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
+ Trains, mentors, and orients new employees as assigned.
+ Completes all required documentation and statistical logs as required.
+ Processes and/or packages specimens according to testing specifications.
+ Investigates problems and documents occurrences appropriately in a timely manner.
+ Assists and works with staff to ensure compliance with dress codes, policies and safety regulations. Immediately reports any violations to supervisor.
+ High School diploma or equivalent.
+ Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
+ Minimum 2 years' experience.
+ Inpatient hospital (Phlebotomy)
+ Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience is preferred.
+ Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
+ Must interact with other departments.
+ Additional preferences
+ EPIC
+ Scheduling
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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