Outpatient Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

If a reliable daytime schedule with balanced weekend and holiday rotation is important to you, this role delivers!

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, working Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When you work a Saturday, you'll receive a weekday off to keep your work-life balance in check. Weekday hours may flex occasionally to support team PTO or call-offs, giving you variety without constant change.

This role includes every other weekend and two holidays per year, one summer and one winter, rotating annually. No floating or travel required. Just a steady schedule in a supportive, team-focused environment! Ideal candidates are certified phlebotomists with prior hands-on experience who are dependable, team-oriented, and value a consistent daytime schedule in a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide courteous, professional service to all laboratory customers and respond promptly to phone inquiries.
• Perform accurate patient identification and collect blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.
• Educate patients on proper specimen collection and collect non-blood specimens as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.
• Collect and transport specimens from on-site and off-site locations following safety procedures.
• Follow all laboratory and hospital policies related to procedures, quality, safety, infection prevention, and compliance.
• Perform clerical and computer tasks including patient registration, order entry, and test processing.
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate patient and sample identification.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.
• Maintain supplies, use resources efficiently, report unusual incidents, and perform arterial punctures when required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and experience with laboratory information systems preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran