Lead Phlebotomist - UPMC Washington, Hospital Based

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OtherPhlebotomistHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures. Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers.

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OtherPhlebotomistHealthcare Clinical

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Phlebotomist to join our team. This role is ideal for a skilled phlebotomy professional who excels in both patient care and team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to accuracy and safety, and the ability to guide and support a high‑performing phlebotomy team. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
→Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers.
→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 basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
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Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed
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Trains, mentors, and orients new employees as assigned.
→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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, primarily daylight hours between 5AM-5PM (8 hour shifts), but may need to work other shifts as need to train new staff members etc.

→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
→Act 3
→Act 34
→Act 73 FBI Clearance
→Driver's License
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran