UHC-PRN Phlebotomy Tech

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Bridgeport, West Virginia, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood and blood culture collection, along with non-blood specimens (urine, sputum, semen, throat swabs). You will venipuncture and label specimens, and operate basic lab equipment while communicating clearly with patients and staff.

Schedule will primarily include weekends; travel between facilities may be required. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accuracy in labeling, and supporting clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.
• Proficiency with basic lab equipment and software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood with minimal patient discomfort across age groups.
• Properly labels specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges, printers, scanners, etc.).
• Communicates effectively with patients, clients, and staff.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• Collects drug screens when applicable via Chain of Custody process.

Skills

Blood collection

Phlebotomy

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Office software (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)

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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Schedule will primarily include weekends. May be asked to work additional shifts throughout the week as needed.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: 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.

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.