WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is hiring: Lead Phlebotomy Tech in South Charlesto

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Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and training of assigned staff and review work to ensure completeness and consistency. 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling, and training of assigned staff; review work to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Responsible for blood and blood culture collection; non-blood specimens including urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs; chain of custody specimen collection.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Oversee the phlebotomy department operations in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.
• Assist with monthly scheduling of phlebotomy staff and coverage for vacations and call-offs.
• Monitor supply levels and initiate requisitions as needed to maintain adequate inventory.
• Assist with customer complaints and investigations related to specimen collection.
• Assist with orientation and training of new Phlebotomy Techs and annual competencies/evaluations.
• Provide support for departmental productivity reports and work queues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy Certification (CPT); One (1) year of phlebotomy lead experience.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas containing medications, supplies, and patient confidential information.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

Skills and Abilities

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

Additional Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Non-Exempt
• Location: THOM Thomas Hospitals, 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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.

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