Phlebotomy Tech

WVU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Kentucky is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to join Reynolds Memorial Hospital's clinical labs team. You will draw blood, label specimens accurately, and support a busy workflow across patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, Phlebotomy Certification (CPT), and at least six months of phlebotomy experience. This part-time role (24 hours/week) involves various shifts and basic clerical duties.

Qualifications

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

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 if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Computer literacy

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

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:

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: 24 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital Cost Center: 112 RMH Clinical Labs Address: 800 Wheeling Avenue Glen Dale 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.