Phlebotomy Tech

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist for CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. Responsibilities include blood draws from neonates to geriatrics, accurate labeling, and basic lab tasks performed with care and efficiency.

Qualifications require a high school diploma; six months phlebotomy experience; CPT certification preferred. The role supports patient and staff with clerical duties and sample handling in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Labeling printers

Scanners

Computer systems

Job description

RESPONSIBLE FOR

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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
• Cost Center: 103
• CCMC Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference Lab
• Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg 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 a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. 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.