Phlebotomy Tech

About the role

Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimen collection including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection. Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Wheeling Hospital Inc., Cost Center 112 WH Clinical Labs, 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible for patient groups from neonates to geriatrics.
• Properly labels all specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, phone system, etc.).
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, clients, and staff.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing.
• If applicable, collect drug screens (internal and external) using Chain of Custody Process.

Requirements

• Physical demands: ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, stand, walk, carry materials weighing 40+lbs; ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.
• Work environment may require unsupervised access to restricted areas containing medications, supplies and patient confidential information; may require travel between facilities/buildings; may be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• Preferred: Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience.

Skills

• Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
• Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt).