Phlebotomist, UPMC

Launch Your Lab Career at UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist! Be part of a high-impact, fast-paced team where every detail counts. As a casual Phlebotomist at UPMC Hamot , you'll play a vital role in supporting exceptional patient care. This role is well suited for candidates who thrive in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment where accuracy and consistency are essential. The team is highly collaborative and supportive, working closely together to ensure specimens are processed efficiently and correctly, with a direct impact on patient care. A strong focus on training, safety, and career development further distinguishes this role, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals who value precision, teamwork, and professional growth. Our casual position serves a minimum of 12 hours biweekly and two weekend shifts of at least six hours each month. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Purpose:

This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.

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, heelstick 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.