WVU-Phlebotomist -25006

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy services for inpatients and outpatients, as requested by physicians, in support of the hospital’s patient-care mission. Collects blood and other specimens according to laboratory guidelines, follows standard operating procedures, uses basic laboratory equipment, and performs related clerical and communication tasks to support accurate and timely testing. The role also supports training and education activities for students, residents, healthcare professionals, and new employees as required by laboratory policies. The position is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays, for 36 scheduled hours per week. It is based at WVUH Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference Lab, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Requirements

Completion of a phlebotomy education program or an allied health education program that includes phlebotomy education.
A minimum of 50 successful unaided venipunctures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, pushing a cart, lifting and loading supplies, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Completion of a NAACLS-accredited phlebotomy program.
Completion of a phlebotomy education program that includes 100 successful unaided blood collections by venipuncture and capillary collection.
Completion of an accredited allied health professional or occupational education program that includes phlebotomy training and 100 successful unaided blood collections by venipuncture and capillary collection.
Phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Collects blood specimens promptly using established laboratory guidelines and according to provider requests.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Operates basic laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, computer systems, tube transport systems, and timers.
Restocks the work area with supplies as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient-care requirements for all age groups after receiving instruction and training.
Uses time, materials, and resources economically and prioritizes workload to support patient care and efficiency.
Collects specimens promptly to minimize waste, repeat collections, and delays in reporting results.
Completes assigned workload within established time frames and adjusts workload organization as needed.
Communicates with laboratory sections, administrative staff, coworkers, patients, and other departments to identify and resolve problems.
Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously, identifying self and unit.
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, health screens, and other activities, and keeps current with communications and procedures.
Reports unusual supply use or low supply levels to the supervisor promptly.
Refers technical problems and unusual patient occurrences to the supervisor or nursing staff as appropriate.
Contacts nursing staff or ordering providers to clarify unclear or incomplete test orders and request corrected orders according to laboratory policies.
Notifies patient-care units promptly about specimens that have not been collected.
Explains procedures to patients and the public before, during, and after designated procedures as appropriate.
Performs basic clerical duties to support efficient laboratory operations.
Enters laboratory tests into the computer promptly and accurately, accepting only properly labeled specimens and completed requisitions.
Assists hospital personnel in obtaining laboratory results or directs them to the appropriate area or laboratory.
Requests resubmission of improperly labeled specimens or improperly completed requisitions promptly.
Participates in institutional educational activities supporting the phlebotomy service, laboratory, hospital, and university.
Participates as required in instruction, supervision, and evaluation of residents, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Participates in continuing education through in-services and consultations as needed.
Participates as required in the training, supervision, and evaluation of new employees.