Phlebotomy Technician PRN

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood and specimen collection duties. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, preferably a Phlebotomy Certification, and six months of relevant experience. Responsibilities include efficiently drawing blood, labeling specimens, and operating basic lab equipment while maintaining effective communication with patients. This role may require manual labor and unsupervised access to restricted areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for blood and specimen collection, including venipunctures.
• Properly label specimens in the presence of patients.
• Conduct clerical duties like filing and report distribution.

Skills

Venipuncture expertise

Effective communication

Clerical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Fax machines

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.

Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• Experience: Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience.

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: 0
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

112 BMC Clinical Labs

Address

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
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.