Phlebotomist I

Charleston Area Medical Center; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center seeks a Phlebotomist to provide patient-centered specimen collection for laboratory testing across inpatient, outpatient, and off-campus sites. The role includes patient registration, specimen handling, and accurate test requisitions.

Candidates should have a post high school diploma or certificate program, phlebotomy training, and basic computer skills. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred, and a valid driver’s license may be required for off-site collections.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program required; Phlebotomy/MA certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for laboratory testing and ensure accurate requisitions and orders.
• Receive specimens and distribute copies of requisitions to proper departments.
• Collect lab specimens (venipuncture, capillary, MRSA swabs, throat cultures, EKGs, urine) with accuracy and low rejection rate.
• Mentor and train other lab staff as needed and communicate performance expectations with supervisor.
• Mentor and train other lab staff as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic computer literacy

Medical terminology

Medical terminology

Education

Post high school diploma or certificate program

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary

With a patient centered culture, the Phlebotomist will provide a positive experience to our patients and customers through collecting and receiving appropriate specimens for laboratory testing in an inpatient, outpatient or off-campus site environment. The Phlebotomist registers patients for laboratory testing and maintains established processes for record retention and retrieval and distribution of test results.

Responsibilities

• Patient Registration and Laboratory Test Ordering Accurately completes patient identification with registration and order entry. Additionally this role accurately reviews requisitions and places orders.
• Processing/Accessioning of Specimens Receives specimens and distributes copies of requisitions to appropriate departments.
• Specimen Collection Techniques Collects lab specimens (i.e. not limited to , blood by venipuncture and capillary technique, MRSA swabs, throat cultures, EKG’s, urine's and kit collection) accurately – with no more than 2% rejection.
• Understanding Roles and Responsibilities Takes responsibility for clarifying job responsibilities, including the need to understand performance standards and other expectations. Communicates with supervisor regularly to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about how performance will be measured and how expectations relate to the job. Seeks clarification as needed or when responsibilities are not understood. Willingly accepts change.
• Training and Mentoring The Lab Assistant has a role in the training and mentoring of other lab assistants. This role provides mentorship to new lab assistants and assists in the development of other team members.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or negligible amounts constantly.
• Basic computer literacy ad familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through program training and/or work experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred. Must complete phlebotomy training.

Education

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program (Required) Phlebotomy/MA Certification preferred
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Credentials

• Drivers License

Work Schedule

Varies

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0

Location

Mon Medical Center Main Campus

Location of Job

WV:Morgantown:Mon Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Beth A. Isner [e-mail]