Phlebotomy Tech

WVU Medicine • Bluefield, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for collecting blood, blood cultures, and non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs, as well as collecting specimens using chain-of-custody procedures. Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. The role includes specimen labeling, operating basic laboratory and office equipment, communicating with patients and staff, and performing clerical duties. Work may involve patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics, travel between facilities or buildings, access to restricted areas, and shifts scheduled according to departmental needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
• Ability to use computer software including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to use fax machines, printers, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, stand, walk, and carry materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, rotate normally, and stand and walk for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification (CPT).
• Six months of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and blood cultures, non-blood specimens, and specimens requiring chain-of-custody procedures.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently, minimizing patient discomfort.
• Draw blood from patient groups ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Label specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and systems, including centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, and phone systems.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, distributing reports, processing, and faxing.
• When applicable, collect internal and external drug screens using the Chain of Custody Process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED