Inpatient Phlebotomist at UPMC

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If a reliable daytime schedule with balanced weekend and holiday rotation is important to you, this role delivers!

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time daylight Phlebotomist to join a supportive, close-knit lab team. This early morning role works 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend rotation and two holidays per year. You’ll play a key role in patient care in an inpatient setting, with preference given to candidates with phlebotomy experience, though all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you enjoy a consistent schedule, starting your day early, and being part of a team that truly feels like family, apply today to join UPMC St. Margaret!

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional service to all laboratory customers and respond promptly to phone inquiries.

Perform accurate patient identification and collect blood specimens via venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick.

Educate patients on proper specimen collection and collect non‑blood specimens as needed.

Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize work to meet department needs.

Collect and transport specimens from on‑site and off‑site locations following safety procedures.

Follow all laboratory and hospital policies related to procedures, quality, safety, infection prevention, and compliance.

Perform clerical and computer tasks including patient registration, order entry, and test processing.

Ensure specimen integrity and accurate patient and sample identification.

Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

Maintain supplies, use resources efficiently, report unusual incidents, and perform arterial punctures when required.

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 experience with laboratory information systems preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran