Phlebotomy Technician

WVU Medicine

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for collecting blood and blood cultures, as well as non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs. The role also includes chain-of-custody specimen collection and performing venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. The technician serves patients from neonates to geriatrics, labels specimens in the patient's presence, operates basic laboratory equipment, communicates with patients, clients, and staff, and performs clerical duties. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. Work may involve various shifts according to departmental needs and travel between facilities or buildings.

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 chain-of-custody specimens.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently, minimizing patient discomfort across patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.
• Label all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, 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, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• When applicable, collect internal and external drug screens using the Chain of Custody Process.

What This Job Offers

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