Lead Phlebotomist
UPMC
- Location
- Onsite (Altoona, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
UPMC Altoona is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to oversee specimen collection and laboratory workflow. This role involves training staff, ensuring safety compliance, and managing clerical duties within a healthcare setting.
Skills
Phlebotomy
Specimen collection
Patient identification
Medical terminology
Laboratory information system
Clerical duties
Data entry
Mentoring
Training
Staff supervision
Communication
Problem solving
Safety compliance
Documentation
Full job details
UPMC Altoona is looking for a full-time Lead Phlebotomist to work first shift! This position will require weekend/holiday rotation.
Responsibilities:
- Reads, understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
- Follows positive patient ID policy to accurately collect and label specimens.
- Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers. Remains polite and courteous at all times. Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to supervisor.
- Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, obtains accurate billing information, dx codes, UPIN information, etc. when needed
- Participates on teams and special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
- Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed
- Keeps work area clean and neat. This includes waste disposal, stocking of supplies, management of lab coat cleaning.
- Interacts with all customers, internal and external, courteously and professionally; answers the phone and responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Trains, mentors, and orients new employees as assigned.
- Completes all required documentation and statistical logs as required.
- Processes and/or packages specimens according to testing specifications. Investigates problems and documents occurrences appropriately in a timely manner
- Assists and works with staff to ensure compliance with dress codes, policies and safety regulations. Immediately reports any violations to supervisor.
- High School diploma or equivalent Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience.
- Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience is preferred.
- Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
- Must interact with other departments.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran