UHC - Phlebotomist (PRN -weekend)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens including blood, urine, sputum, and throat swabs. Responsibilities include venipunctures, labeling, and operating routine lab equipment while ensuring patient comfort and specimen integrity.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 6 months phlebotomy experience and CPT certification preferred. Shifts are varied; position is non-exempt and on-site at the Bridgeport facility.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.

Mansioni

• Draw blood and blood cultures and collect non-blood specimens with patient care and accuracy.
• Label specimens in the patient’s presence.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and data systems (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 when applicable using Chain of Custody processes.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

Experience

• 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.

• 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:

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.

• 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:

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.

• 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

Shift

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

112 UHC Clinical Labs

Address

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.