Weekend Phlebotomy Technician - Patient-Centered Blood Draws

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

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.