Phlebotomy Tech

WVU Medicine

2d

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Tech is responsible for collecting blood, blood cultures, and non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs. The role also performs chain-of-custody specimen collection and carries out venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Specimens are collected from patient groups ranging from neonates to geriatrics, with attention to minimizing patient discomfort.

The position includes operating basic laboratory and office equipment, communicating with patients, clients, and staff, and performing clerical tasks such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing. The employee may collect drug screens using the chain-of-custody process and may travel between facilities or buildings. Work may be scheduled on various shifts based on 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, and reach, and to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to perform normal rotation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and blood cultures, as well as non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently, minimizing patient discomfort.
• Collect blood from patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Label specimens properly in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, and phone systems.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties, including filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• When applicable, collect internal and external drug screens using the chain-of-custody process.
• Travel between facilities or buildings as required.

What This Job Offers

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