Flex Full-Time Phlebotomist

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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.

• 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.