Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

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Undertakes laboratory, clerical and telephone duties with the Laboratory area. Collects and processes specimens to help physicians diagnose diseases. Prepares specimens, carries out basic laboratory procedures and performs waived testing. Mix chemical solutions and order/store supplies. Assist each Laboratory department with their needs including specimen processing, planting, processing and send outs.
Uses centrifuges, measuring devices and laboratory glassware. Make minor repairs and simple adjustments to laboratory equipment. Clean equipment, lab areas and instruments.
Performs phlebotomy duties when requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Phlebotomy certification.

2. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia DHHR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of phlebotomist experience.

One (1) year of laboratory 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. Receive, identify and prepare all samples and request forms entering the department.

2. Maintain accurate log, using pending logs and the specimen tracker system.

3. Prepare, store and retrieve when necessary frozen aliquots, 24 hr urine aliquots,

microbiology and routine blood samples.

4. Alert the appropriate departments on receipt of urgent samples, frozen samples and

samples requiring special handling.

5. Use the laboratory computer systems, including confidential use of the test/client libraries, hospital intranet and referral database during data entry.

6. Scan, file and archive request forms and other hard copy data.

7. Maintain a good operating knowledge of any required analyzers or equipment essential

For performing tasks in the laboratory.

8. Handle queries relating to samples and requests in a timely and professional manner.

9. Receive and handle incoming calls including stats and critical results, through a broad knowledge of the company’s policies.

10. Perform tasks in a careful and efficient way, in compliance with current CAP standards, regulatory requirements and the Quality Management System.

12. Clean laboratory equipment, glassware and maintains clean lab area.

13. Under the supervision and direction of a medical technologist perform waived test in

certain areas of the clinical laboratory.

14. Monitors supplies and inventory for areas of the lab as directed by the Lab Director.

15. Clean laboratory equipment, operate autoclaves to sterilize glassware and instruments, and mop and scrub lab floors and counters.

17. Assists other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do so.

18. Perform limited phlebotomy duties when requested by the Laboratory Director.

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 stamina, moving, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, pushing (cart), lifting and loading supplies (onto the cart) and walking.

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 Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, latex, and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.

2. Able to communicate effectively.

3. Familiarity with medical terminology.

4. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

112 WMCH Clinical Labs

Address:

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.