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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeWashington, DC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A phlebotomy certificate or current registered nurse or licensed practical nurse nursing license in the District of Columbia is required.
  • Phlebotomy or nursing education and training for the credential held is required.
  • American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of venipuncture and proper laboratory specimen collection and preparation practices is required.
  • The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities is required.
  • The ability to follow infection-control, patient-safety, confidentiality, and specimen-handling requirements is required.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work with required clinical and organizational systems are required.
  • Handle with Care and UHS Verbal De-Escalation training must be completed; training is provided during orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Collect blood and other specimens, prepare specimens for laboratory processing, and maintain specimen integrity in accordance with facility and contracted laboratory guidelines.
  • Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and other specimen collection procedures based on provider orders, focusing on safe and successful collection.
  • Prepare, label, and handle specimens according to facility procedures and contracted laboratory requirements.
  • Coordinate with contracted laboratory partners regarding specimen collection, pickup, processing, and timely return of results.
  • Prioritize ordered laboratory and specimen collections and assist Nursing Leadership with waived testing and STAT specimen needs as appropriate.
  • Reassure and support patients during collection procedures and appropriately document patient refusals.
  • Follow patient-identification, infection-control, personal protective equipment, HIPAA, and therapeutic-boundary requirements to promote patient and staff safety.
  • Order, inventory, and maintain the Nursing department’s medical and patient-care supplies, ensuring items are available, properly stored, and within expiration dates.
  • Communicate with Nursing leadership and team members regarding concerns, safety issues, laboratory needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to three years of related phlebotomy, laboratory, nursing, or healthcare experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience collecting specimens in a hospital, behavioral health, or other patient-care environment is preferred.
  • Experience working with electronic health records and laboratory systems is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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