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Lead Phlebotomist
Job in
Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 16602, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
UPMC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 y 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.
+ 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.
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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