Phlebotomist

Princeton Community Hospital Association, Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing blood and specimen collection with a focus on patient comfort and accuracy. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and ideally hold a Phlebotomy Certification. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to operate laboratory equipment. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and make a difference in patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) is preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood competently and expediently with minimal discomfort.
• Label all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen Collection

Patient Communication

Clerical Duties

Basic Laboratory Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Computer Software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Laboratory Equipment (Centrifuges, Labeling Printers)

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimen collection including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection. Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

Experience

Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible for patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.
2. Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
3. Operate basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, phone system, etc.).
4. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
5. Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
6. Collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
2. Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
3. Ability to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Additional Job Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Various shifts based on departmental needs

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company and Location

PCH Princeton Community Hospital, 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Statement

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.