Description
We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for all full-time Clerk Phlebotomist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is $2,000 for a 1 year employment commitment. Don't miss out - apply today!
*Current UPMC employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus program
Functions as a member of the Department of Laboratory Services by providing direct patient care by drawing venous blood samples for testing as requested by a physician. Also performs EKGs and clinical duties associated with both procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by identification armband, checking it with label using two unique identifiers
- Performs receptionist duties.
- Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's initials.
- Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the computer.
- Communicates with patients, explaining procedures prior to venipuncture. Serves patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
- Processes outpatients, to include interpreting physician orders, venipuncture and billing.
- . Performs EKG testing and clinical duties associated with the procedure.
- Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy.
Qualifications
Education and Formal Training Required:
- High school graduate
- completion of an acceptable phlebotomy training program
- successful completion of EKG training.
- Prefer one year experience, however a clinical rotation during phlebotomy training program is acceptable.
- The practices and procedures required in the work place
- The types of tests performed and laboratory terminology
- The performance of phlebotomies
- The courtesies of dealing with patients, physicians, and other hospital employees
- The use of the telephone effectively and giving or receiving reports and messages clearly and accurately
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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