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Part-Time Phlebotomist – Outpatient Labs | UPMC Hanover
UPMC Hanover is hiring a Part-Time Phlebotomist to join our outpatient laboratory team. This day-shift position works 20 hours per week, includes weekend rotations, and does not require holiday coverage. Reliable transportation is required to travel between outpatient sites in Adams and York counties.
In this role, you will perform accurate phlebotomy and specimen collection to support essential diagnostic testing. You may also assist with computer, courier, and clerical duties under the supervision of Medical Technologists. Prior phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy course is preferred.
This is a great opportunity to build your skills while making a meaningful impact in your community. UPMC offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports 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., compliance and personnel policies.
- As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
- Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
- Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
- May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.
- Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.Â
- Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.Â
- Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
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- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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