JGH Phlebotomy Technician
WVU Medicine•Ripley, WV
•Onsite
About The Position
Provides clerical and receptionist services for the laboratory department. Collects blood from patients, checks quality of blood, and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient, following established standards and practices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course, or demonstrated experience as a phlebotomist.
Responsibilities
- Keeps detailed records of all tests performed, verifies physician orders by reviewing charts and notifies patient and physician of any tests requiring recollection.
- Sorts reports by physician, and faxes or mails the reports to all persons authorized to receive such information. Documents all actions with the time, fax number and confirmation verification for all reports faxed. Sends a copy of Pathology and Reference Lab reports to medical records and to physicians.
- Follows up on any outstanding Pathology or Reference Lab test to verify if testing has been completed and if so, requests that a report be sent.
- Files all work done in the laboratory -- Pathology and Reference Lab reports.
- Cares for and maintains supplies, equipment, and work area. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Alerts supervisor to defective equipment and supplies.
- Collects blood and urine samples from patients as directed. Properly identifies all patients and specimens through the use of two unique patient identifiers and non-passive, verbal verification by patient, when possible.
- Verifies physician orders before collection of specimens to avoid duplicate venipunctures.
- Provides appropriate care utilizing knowledge and skill according to the age of the patient -- neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric.
- Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
- Assists in the care of the patient prior to, during, and after collection.
- Performs courier duties for on-campus physicians.
- Collects specimens at health fairs, nursing homes, and outreach services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
