Part-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.

Position: Part-Time Phlebotomist

Department: Phlebotomy Services

Location: UPMC Passavant

Shifts: Rotating start times (between 6:30AM and 9:30AM). 20 hours per week, 40 hours per pay period. 2 Saturdays per 6-week schedule. No Sundays or holidays required! Hours vary based on department need.

**Prior phlebotomy experience highly preferred!

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
• 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. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)