Phlebotomist

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and non-blood specimens across patient groups from neonates to geriatrics. You will label specimens, operate basic lab equipment, and support clerical tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma; CPT certification preferred; at least six months of phlebotomy experience. Strong communication with patients and staff and potential travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Six months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification (CPT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood and non-blood specimens with minimal patient discomfort.
• Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges, labeling 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, if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Lab equipment

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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

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

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

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

Skills and Abilities

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

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 112 PCH Clinical Labs
• 122 12th Street
• Princeton
• West Virginia

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.