Phlebotomist (Shadyside Family Health Center)

DescriptionUPMC Shadyside Family Health Center is hiring a flexible, full-time Phlebotomist to join their team in Shadyside, PA! In this position, you will work 32-40 hours/week. Shifts will be Monday-Wednesday and Friday between 8am-4:30pm and Thursdays between 9:30am-6pm. No weekends or holidays required!UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center has been teaching doctors to become specialists in family care. Our office serves as the outpatient training site for the Shadyside Family Medicine Residency. We care for patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, and provide unique services such as obstetric care, medication assisted therapy, and behavioral health. Our providers, clinical and clerical staff work together to provide high quality care to our patients and find new ways of delivering that care through research and project work.It is the mission of UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program to develop competent and confident Family Physicians to succeed in all domains of Family Medicine. We provide comprehensive training in a rigorous academic environment and pride ourselves on the diversity of our residents, faculty, staff, and patients. We are committed to reducing health disparities through education, inclusive patient experiences, and the advancement of equity and social justice initiatives. Our graduates become patient allies and community partners through their training in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. We believe that we can serve our communities and change our world by providing the best care possible for each and every patient.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 will assist with other clinical tasks in the office such as rooming, vital signs, and point of care testing.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.

Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred.

Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranUPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.REQNUMBER: 345821030