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Phlebotomist - UPMC Washington, UPMC
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What they do
A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients for medical tests. May also perform routine laboratory test on samples. Works in a healthcare facility or in a laboratory.
$40,248 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Join Our Fun & Team-Based Hospital Lab as a Phlebotomist! Ready for an exciting adventure in healthcare? In our dynamic lab environment, you'll play a crucial role in providing care to patients, collaborating with our enthusiastic team of professionals, and thriving in a supportive, family-like atmosphere! If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have experience in phlebotomy, apply today!
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.
- 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.
- 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.