Phlebotomist - PRN - UPMC Lititz

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Lititz, PA

Full-time

Lititz, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Phlebotomist position at UPMC Lititz is a PRN role focused on performing phlebotomy and specimen collection for both inpatients and outpatients. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, with a commitment to work every third weekend and two holidays per year. The phlebotomist will interact with laboratory customers, ensure proper specimen collection, and perform clerical duties related to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Following proper patient identification procedures, procure appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick.
• Instruct patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs.
• Transport 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.
• Perform related clerical duties, and utilize various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s).
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel, and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• Monitor and maintain supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible.

Requirements

• 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 laboratory information system experience preferred.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical terminology knowledge
• Laboratory information system experience