Join the UPMC Chautauqua team as a Casual Phlebotomist and make a difference in patient care! This exciting role offers variable daylight hours, with the potential for weekend and holiday shifts. The ideal candidate will be an experienced phlebotomist with a strong background in patient care, ready to serve 3-6 days every two weeks. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential specimen collection services to both inpatient and outpatient populations. If you thrive in a flexible role and are passionate about patient interaction and quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the next step in your career and be part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community!

In this role, there is the opportunity to -

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding to inquiries promptly.

• Procure blood specimens using venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures.

• Instruct patients on proper collection methods for laboratory specimens, ensuring correct sample acquisition.

• Demonstrate dependability and independent judgment, recognizing priorities and adapting to department needs.

• Transport specimens from on- and off-site locations to the laboratory, adhering to safety procedures.

• Adhere to established hospital and laboratory policies, including quality control, safety, and isolation precautions.

• Perform clerical tasks, entering demographic information and test data into the information system accurately.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program

• Experience performing phlebotomy

• Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran