What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Phlebotomist position at Upmc Passavant?
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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.
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!
- 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.
