Phlebotomy Tech

WVU Medicine; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center in Vienna, WV is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and blood cultures, as well as urine, sputum, semen and throat swabs, ensuring chain of custody when required.

The role requires accurate labeling, operation of basic laboratory equipment, and clear communication with patients and staff. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, drug screening collection where applicable, and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and non-blood specimens with proper technique.
• Properly label all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and report distribution.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

Centrifuges & lab equipment

Computer systems (LIS/PC)

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:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

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: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center:

205 CCMC Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference Lab MOVMG

Address:

800 Grand Central Mall

Vienna

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.