Clinical Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician

Valley Health; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health in Hurricane, WV is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, prepare specimens for testing, and support laboratory operations in a clinical setting.

The role requires National Phlebotomy certification, strong communication, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards. Typical hours are Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• National Phlebotomy certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on specimens to aid in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, following established quality control protocols.
• Maintains positive specimen identification throughout testing and reporting processes.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on patients.
• Prepares specimens for shipment to reference lab.
• Enters results for all in-house testing in the EHR.
• Creates requisitions/labels for all lab orders.
• Performs appropriate instrument startup, shutdown, and maintenance as required.
• Ensures lab supplies are well stocked and completes a lab supply order form for replenishment.
• Recognizes abnormal values and follows protocol for rechecking results and notifying physician.
• Maintains appropriate records (QC, specimen and test logs, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting/corrective actions).
• Exhibits professional appearance and telephone manners; maintains confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Communicates effectively with care team and participates in population management.

Education

National Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Valley Health in Hurricane, WV is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, prepare specimens for testing, and support laboratory operations in a clinical setting.

The role requires National Phlebotomy certification, strong communication, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards. Typical hours are Monday through Friday.