Phlebotomist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV is seeking a phlebotomist to perform timely blood collection for inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting. The role follows established laboratory guidelines to obtain acceptable specimens used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The successful candidate will have completed a phlebotomy education program or allied health program with phlebotomy training, and may have certification by AMT, NCA, or ASCP.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy education program or allied health education program that includes phlebotomy education and a minimum of 50 successful unaided venipunctures.
• Preference given to candidates certified as phlebotomist by AMT, NCA or ASCP.
• Consideration of NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program.
• Experience in hospital or clinic phlebotomy settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection per institutional guidelines to obtain diagnostic/therapeutic specimens.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure accurate results.
• Operate basic lab equipment (centrifuges, LIS, tube transport system).
• Restock supplies and support co-workers to ensure efficient workflow.
• Communicate patient care requirements across age groups as required by SOPs.
• Maintain accurate and timely computer entry of orders and specimens.
• Assist in education/training of staff and students as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

Phlebotomy education program

Tools

Centrifuge

Laboratory information system

Job description

Performs phlebotomy (the practice of entering a vein to draw blood) services on inpatients and outpatients, as requested by physicians, in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Completion of a phlebotomy education program or an allied health education program that includes phlebotomy education and a minimum of 50 successful unaided venipunctures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Qualification to perform phlebotomy by one or more of the following criteria: Certified as a phlebotomist by American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 2. Completion of a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program.
• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 3. Completion of a phlebotomy education program that includes 100 successful unaided blood collections by both venipuncture and capillary collection.
• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 4. Completion of an accredited allied health professional/occupation education program which includes phlebotomy training and completion of 100 successful unaided blood collections by both venipuncture and capillary collection.

EXPERIENCE

• Phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Performs, in a timely manner, blood collection using established laboratory guidelines designed to acquire acceptable specimens used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the ordering provider.
• 2. Follows standard operating procedures to perform basic diagnostic procedures to produce accurate results.
• 3. Operates basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer system, tube transport system, timers) consistent with standard operating procedures.
• 4. Restocks, as required, the work area of needed supplies to assist co‑workers in the performance of their duties.
• 5. Must demonstrate, after receiving instruction and training, knowledge of the patient care requirements for all age groups as required by the laboratory standard operating procedures.
• 6. Utilizes time, material, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing and arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• 7. Promptly collects patient specimens, to reduce wastage of time, materials and resources, unnecessary requests for additional specimens, and undue delays in result reporting, in accordance with the standard operating procedure.
• 8. Completes assigned workload within established time frames by adjusting organization of workload, (e.g., daily monitoring, turnaround time studies).
• 9. Maintains effective communication with the laboratory sections, administrative office, coworkers, personnel, patients and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
• 10. Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, identifying self and unit
• 11. Participates in various activities (i.e., staff meetings, in services, health screens, etc.) and keeps current in all communications (e.g., reading circulated material, staff meetings, mailboxes, e‑mail and procedures) incorporating new information into routine use.
• 12. Effectively communicates in a timely manner any unusual supply usage or critical supply level to the supervisor to expedite ordering of required supplies for the continual needs of patients.
• 13. Refers to supervisor or nursing staff as appropriate any technical problems or unusual patient occurrences.
• 14. Contacts nursing staff and/or ordering provider promptly for clarification of unclear or incomplete test requisitions/orders; requesting new requisitions/orders in accordance with established laboratory policies.
• 15. Notifies patient care units promptly of uncollected patient specimens in order to expedite accurate test results in a timely manner.
• 16. Communicates all appropriate information to patients and/or the public necessary for their understanding of the procedure before, during and after designated procedure.
• 17. Performs basic clerical duties to help assure efficient running of the laboratory in support of the hospital's missions.
• 18. Promptly and accurately completes computer entry of all requested laboratory tests, accepting only patient specimens that are properly labeled and requisitions that are properly completed, in accordance with established laboratory policies.
• 19. Assists hospital personnel in obtaining laboratory results and/or referring such personnel to the appropriate area or laboratory.
• 20. Contacts patient care units promptly for resubmission of improperly labeled specimens and/or improperly completed requisitions, in order to expedite accurate testing in a timely manner.
• 21. Participates in educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the phlebotomy service, laboratory, hospital, and the university in support of the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching, and research.
• 22. Participates, as required, in the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine and other healthcare professionals as established by laboratory policies (eg. Laboratory objectives, evaluation forms).
• 23. Participates in the ongoing continuing education by attending in services and impromptu consultations, as dictated by their needs and the needs of the laboratory.
• 24. Participates, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires stamina, moving, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, pushing (cart), lifting and loading supplies (onto the cart) and walking.

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Additional Job Description: Position will work 10p-630a Rotating weekends and holidays Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 103 WVUH Clinical Labs

Phlebotomy Reference Lab Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880‑bed academic medical center, and the 150‑bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post‑acute care.