Phlebotomist
UHS
Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing all blood draws for the facility in accordance with physician and nurse practitioner orders. This position plays an important role in supporting timely diagnosis, treatment, and patient care by ensuring specimens are collected accurately, safely, and in compliance with established protocols.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
- Draws blood samples per protocol, marks and sends these samples to the facility approved laboratory for processing.
- Conducts glucose or clotting tests as needed.
- Reports results and maintains records of samples drawn on each patient.
- Assist in the escort of patients, if necessary.
- Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory facility in services and staff development activities, as appropriate.
- Support facility wide quality and performance improvement objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certification as a phlebotomist.
- Two (2) years experience with phlebotomy and previous hospital experience is preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours as requested.
- Trained in non-violent physical crisis intervention and CPR prior to accepting independent assignment or released from orientation.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Certification as a phlebotomist
- Two (2) years experience with phlebotomy preferred
- Previous hospital experience preferred
- Trained in non-violent physical crisis intervention and CPR prior to independent assignment
- Ability to work flexible hours as requested
Benefits
- Time off plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- 401(k) plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.