Phlebotomist II

Charleston Area Medical Center

Morgantown (WV)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Vandalia Health’s Mon Medical Center Main Campus in Morgantown, WV seeks a Phlebotomist II to provide courteous patient care while collecting specimens for laboratory testing in inpatient, outpatient, and off-campus settings.

You will register patients, prepare specimens, and supervise training for new staff. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

2 years of Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy experience required.
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with medical terminology.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Register patients for laboratory testing and review requisitions.
Process and accession specimens and distribute requisition copies.
Collect lab specimens (blood, swabs, cultures, etc.) with attention to accuracy and sample integrity.
Mentor and train new staff; document training activities and participate in evaluations.
Communicate effectively with staff, departments, and physicians.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Lab Assistant experience

Basic computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomist II – PHLEBOTOMY – Mon Medical Center Main Campus (Job ID: 81683)

With a patient centered culture, the Phlebotomist II 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 II registers patients for laboratory testing and maintains established processes for record retention and retrieval and distribution of test results. In addition, the Phlebotomist II is responsible for the supervision of training and mentoring of new and currant employees. The Lab Assistant II is responsible for signing off on all necessary training documentation.

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 II 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. The Lab Assistant II is responsible for the supervision of training and mentoring and completing all necessary training documentation. The Lab Assistant II will also provide input to supervisor for probationary evaluation of new employees as requested.

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.

Two (2) years of Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy experience required; Basic computer literacy and familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through program training and/or work experience preferred.

Strong communication/interpersonal skills to acquire and maintain working relationships with staff, hospital departments and physician offices. Demonstrates excellent teamwork/leadership skills.

Education