Senior Level Phlebotomist Jobs
Senior level phlebotomist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex specimen collection protocols, quality oversight, and the training of junior staff across high-volume clinical settings. Openings concentrate predominantly in on-site environments within Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Quest Diagnostics and UPMC hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsJoin our laboratory team with UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist, where your precision, compassion, and efficiency support life-changing medical care every day. Whether drawing samples during critical emergencies or routine screenings, you’ll play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. We offer a variety of shifts and employment status, competitive Total Rewards, and a fast-paced, patient-facing environment. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive on providing top-tier service to patients of all ages, we invite you to make a difference with us!
Purpose: This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
- As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
- Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
- Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
- May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines .
- Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred. Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal. Act 31 mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire/transfer.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Join our laboratory team with UPMC Hamot as a Phlebotomist, where your precision, compassion, and efficiency support life-changing medical care every day. Whether drawing samples during critical emergencies or routine screenings, you’ll play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. We offer a variety of shifts and employment status, competitive Total Rewards, and a fast-paced, patient-facing environment. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive on providing top-tier service to patients of all ages, we invite you to make a difference with us!
Purpose: This position has the responsibility and accountability for accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Phlebotomist may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Following proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick. As required, instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that are obtained by the patient, and may collect samples other than blood.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.
- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.
- As required, performs related clerical duties, and utilizes various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.
- Trains and orients new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
- Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
- May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines .
- Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred. Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal. Act 31 mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire/transfer.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Senior Level Phlebotomist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level phlebotomist job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have mastered venipuncture across difficult populations, can independently troubleshoot specimen integrity issues, and have a history of mentoring or training junior phlebotomists. Certifications beyond a basic CPT credential, such as those from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, strengthen your candidacy. Demonstrating experience with compliance, quality control, and laboratory information systems gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level phlebotomists?
Companies hiring senior level phlebotomists right now include Quest Diagnostics and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large hospital systems, national reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic networks that require experienced professionals to lead collections teams and uphold specimen quality standards.
Are there remote senior level phlebotomist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of phlebotomist roles require on-site presence by the nature of the work. About 0% of senior level phlebotomist openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and these positions typically involve training coordination, quality assurance review, or program management responsibilities that can be performed off-site rather than direct patient collection.
What makes a phlebotomist role senior level?
A senior level phlebotomist role goes beyond performing draws independently. These positions carry ownership of departmental quality metrics, responsibility for training and evaluating junior staff, and often involve developing or refining collection procedures. Senior phlebotomists are expected to handle the most technically demanding cases, serve as a resource for the broader team, and operate with minimal supervision across complex clinical environments.
Which industries hire the most senior level phlebotomists?
Senior Level phlebotomist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their high patient volumes, regulatory requirements, and quality standards demand experienced professionals who can lead collections operations and maintain specimen integrity across demanding workflows.