Phlebotomist/Receptionist

WVU Medicine

2d

About The Position

Collects blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients; prepares and delivers specimens properly to enable Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians to conduct testing analysis which aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of infections or diseases. Performs general office duties regarding laboratory department activities, answers telephones.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training program in medical terminology and phlebotomy procedures
• Three (3) months experience in medical laboratory

Responsibilities

• Orders test/s accurately in the Lab Information System (LIS) to generate collection labels specific to each patient.
• Collects specimens when requested such as nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal collections, throat cultures, and skin scrapings.
• Obtains blood specimens for analysis by drawing blood from patients, using venipuncture and capillary blood collecting techniques. Uses proper tube and labels with appropriate information. Specimen preparation may include accessioning, entrifuging and aliquoting.
• Submits specimens to Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians for testing.
• Confirm/process patient information regarding laboratory testing from outside agencies/satellites facilities utilizing computer systems.
• Maintains laboratory work area in clean and orderly condition; disposes contaminated supplies and materials in the proper waste container to prevent spread of disease to patients, visitors and personnel.
• Maintains/requests/order/stock supplies as necessary in order to keep materials available at all times.
• Receives specimens into the laboratory from all areas and properly processes them into the department via LIS.
• Answers telephones and responds to calls.
• Perform all procedures in a professional manner while maintaining patient dignity. Courteous with patients, verify correct patient information and explains the procedure about to be performed.
• Consistently uses time between tests to departmental advantage by: assisting with office duties or performing other duties as requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served proficiently.
• Assesses information relative to patient’s status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.
• Provides phlebotomy training for internal employees and external students in a professional manner.
• Identifies, independently resolves, and documents identification discrepancies and specimen problems including inadequate volume, compromised integrity and inappropriate specimen type. Responsible for specimen recollection and/or physician/patient notification when call backs are needed.
• Send specimens to the Laboratory utilizing the pneumatic tube system when available.
• Functions independently in any work assignment. Communicates resolution of problems to appropriate supervisor.
• Uses appropriate computer system(s) effectively notifying supervisor of observed computer problems.
• Performs patient registration in the Laboratory Information System in the offsite locations.
• Performs waived testing, e.g., BD Veritor Covid antigen test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees