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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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
EXPERIENCE:
1. Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
2. Ability to use computer software (Power Point, Word, and Excel).
3. Ability to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center:
112 THOM Clinical Labs
Address:
4607 Mac Corkle Avenue SW
South Charleston
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.