Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Employer: UPMC. Are you looking to establish a fulfilling, hands-on healthcare career while elevating patients' experience? As a Phlebotomist with UPMC Western Maryland, you'll make a meaningful difference by working with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care, while building relationships with patients as you help them find comfort in a safe environment! During the interview process, you'll learn more about the offered shifts and schedules. 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, 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