Clerk - Phlebotomist
Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
**Description**
Clerk Phlebtomosit
Fulltime - Day shift with rotation.
AFSCME
Posted: May 5, 2022
We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for all full-time Clerk
Phlebotomist positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus is **$500**
for a **1 year** employment commitment. Don't miss out - apply
today!
**Purpose:**
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 clinical duties
associated with procedures.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department
of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy.
+ 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.
+ Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as
indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the
computer.
+ Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room
number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's
initials.
+ Performs receptionist duties.
+ Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by
identification armband, checking it with label using two unique
identifiers.
**Qualifications**
Education and Formal Training Required:
High school graduate; completion of an acceptable phlebotomy
training program.
Experience Required:
Prefer one year experience, however a clinical rotation during
phlebotomy training program is acceptable.
Must be able to learn:The practices and procedures required in the
work placeThe types of tests performed and laboratory
terminologyThe performance of phlebotomiesThe courtesies of dealing
with patients, physicians, and other hospital employeesThe use of
the telephone effectively and giving or receiving reports and
messages clearly and accurately
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance
+ **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
REQNUMBER: 191815363
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