Lead Phlebotomist - UPMC Washington, Hospital Based

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:

• 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.

• Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed

• 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