Patient-Focused Phlebotomy Specialist

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to support the laboratory by collecting blood and ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.

The role involves preparing and labeling specimens, verifying physician orders, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with courier duties and outreach collections at health fairs or nursing homes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps detailed records of all tests, verifies physician orders, and notifies patients and physicians of tests requiring recollection.
• Sorts reports by physician and transmits reports to authorized recipients, documenting actions with time and confirmation.
• Follows up on outstanding tests to verify completion and requests reports.
• Files all laboratory work and reports in medical records.
• Collects blood and urine samples with proper patient identification and verbal verification when possible.
• Verifies orders before collection to avoid duplicate venipunctures.
• Provides care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Assists in patient care during collection and handles courier duties for on-campus physicians.
• Collects specimens at health fairs, nursing homes, and outreach sites.

Skills

Blood collection

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy course or experience

Job description

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to support the laboratory by collecting blood and ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.

The role involves preparing and labeling specimens, verifying physician orders, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with courier duties and outreach collections at health fairs or nursing homes.