Phlebotomist-Clinic - University Town Centre

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood collection, blood cultures, and non-blood specimen collection with emphasis on patient comfort and accuracy. You will label specimens in patient presence and operate lab equipment such as centrifuges and printers.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; six months phlebotomy experience is preferred, and CPT certification is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Draw blood and blood culture; collect non-blood specimens as required with a focus on patient comfort.
• Label specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and labeling printers.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• Collect drug screens using Chain of Custody Process if applicable.

Connaissances

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Labeling printers

Scanners

Description du poste

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

8800 WVUH University Town Centre

Address

6040 University Town 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.