Phlebotomist

Preston Memorial Hospital, located in beautiful Kingwood, WV, less than 30 miles from Morgantown, WV, is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability and a future. At PMH, we have one simple mission: To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Our 300 plus dedicated and caring employees are encouraged to employ their talents and abilities to solve any challenge faced by our patients and the surrounding community.

While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Preston Memorial Hospital continues to get stronger by offering new programs, new services, and operating more efficiently. Besides providing excellent healthcare services, Preston Memorial also is a strong contributor to the county's economic status as it is the third largest employer in Preston County.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Primary duty is to perform phlebotomy draws and obtain suitable laboratory specimens per protocol

consistent with age-specific needs.

• Performs pre-analytical procedures for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Provides age-specific patient education to patient and/or patient's family concerning invasive and

non-invasive laboratory procedures.

• Utilizes hospital software systems to manage patient orders, enter data, and obtain information.

• Performs clerical activities for the operations of the Laboratory, which include but are not limited to

answering phones, scanning documents, and faxing results.

• Maintains proper documentation of patient records and other laboratory records. Processes and

documents per protocol to assist in timely completion of laboratory testing.

• Uses resources to obtain specimen collection, processing, and billing information for reference

laboratory specimens.

• Stocks and maintains specimen collection supplies and inventories.

• Performs test analysis pertaining to diagnostic tests defined as waived complexity.

• Operates glucose meters and centrifuges. Detects problems and performs preventative and basic

repair, as needed.

• Documents glucose meter results and reacts appropriately to abnormal or life-altering results to

ensure proper patient care. Requests supervisor input for situations that are beyond the individual's

scope of training.

• Performs and documents quality control and proficiency testing for glucose meters.

• Performs quality assurance checks for test orders and pre-analytical processes.

• Participates in Performance/Quality Improvement data collection and incorporating performance

improvement activities into the daily routine to ensure laboratory testing is accurate, timely, and meets customer needs.

• Reports incidents/potential incidents to immediate supervisor and assists in the thorough completion of incident reports in a timely manner.

• Provides coverage on a flexible schedule basis (on-call and emergency situations) as necessary, to ensure proper staffing for laboratory workload and other laboratory associated activities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a high school diploma
• Training and/or experience in phlebotomy

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in phlebotomy and basic computer skills is preferred.