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Field Phlebotomist Job ID:

6761146621

Status:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Shift:

Day Job

Facility:

UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport

Department:

LAB CLINICAL

Location:

700 High Street, Williamsport, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 18.49-27.76 USD A field phlebotomist specializes in drawing blood samples from patients for diagnostic tests. In this position, the phlebotomist travel's to various locations, such as patients' homes and nursing homes, to perform blood draws. When not working in the field, inpatient coverage is required but minimal. When covering inpatient duties, work within a hospital setting, taking blood samples from patients admitted to the UPMC Williamsport hospital. The hours are primarily morning/day, 3AM - 11:30AM. Weekend and holiday coverage is minimal. Responsibilities include preparing patients, labeling samples accurately, maintaining proper hygiene and safety protocols, handling specimens for testing, and ensuring that patient data is recorded correctly. Additionally, collaborate with medical teams and ensure that blood samples are transported to labs promptly.

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.

Qualifications:

High 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 Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an