Phlebotomist – FPC-Alderson, Alderson, WV

Fidelity Partners•Alderson, WV

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood and body fluids) and other clinical specimens for testing requested by a clinician. This role involves instructing patients on proper specimen collection, processing and transporting specimens, handling infectious waste, and assisting laboratory staff with various tasks. The Phlebotomist will also maintain inventory, scan medical records, assist in the urgent care room, and conduct equipment checks.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must have completed a Phlebotomy course of study – completion diploma is required.
Must have a valid certification to practice in the state of West Virginia as a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, or an Emergency Medical Technician.
Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience with basic laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
Have experience with specimen collection, packaging, and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual oral communication skills
Experience in a clinical correctional setting

Responsibilities

Collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) and body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e., stool, urine, sputum) for the AIC testing requested by a clinician.
Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
Instructing patients on proper collection of specimens, such as stool and urine, for laboratory analysis.
Processing and transporting specimens. Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, spin-down, mixing, preparation, and packaging specimens for shipment.
Handling infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
Assisting laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory-related activities, including but not limited to ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory-related paperwork, and storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
Maintaining required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
Keeping an accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace the sub stock inventory.
Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
Assisting primary providers in the urgent care room when necessary and utilizing basic medical equipment.
Conducting routine checks of equipment and temperature logs.
Maintaining daily sick call list/call out.