Phlebotomist

WVU Medicine; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and non-blood specimens, ensuring proper labeling and chain-of-custody handling when required. The role involves venipuncture and skin puncture techniques, with attention to patient comfort across age groups.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, six months of phlebotomy experience, and preferably CPT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.
• Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with minimal patient discomfort.
• Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges, printers, scanners, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• Collect drug screens using Chain of Custody Process when applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Fax machines/printers

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:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).**EXPERIENCE:**1. 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. If applicable, 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 Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**12**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**PCH Princeton Community Hospital**Cost Center:**112 PCH Clinical Labs**Address:**122 12th StreetPrincetonWest Virginia