Phlebotomy Preceptor

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Train new phlebotomists and assess competency of current phlebotomists. Train and educate students rotating through the department and performing internships for phlebotomist education requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of experience as a phlebotomist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Phlebotomy training experience

2. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

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. Train new phlebotomists according to laboratory SOP and document training.

2. Perform annual phlebotomy competency assessments for inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy.

3. Assist with writing and reviewing of phlebotomy related SOPs.

4. Understand the workflow and processes for both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy.

5. Oversee the training of students from affiliated phlebotomy training programs.

6. Maintain training documents to ensures that these documents are consistent with current practice, laboratory standard operating procedures, and current regulatory requirements.

7. Perform blood collection using established laboratory guidelines designed to acquire acceptable specimens used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to meet the needs of our patients.

8. Maintain effective communication with the laboratory sections, leadership, coworkers, personnel and other departments to identify educational needs and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.

9. Refer to manager or nursing staff as appropriate any technical problems or unusual patient occurrences.

10. Communicate all appropriate information to patients and/or the public as necessary for their understanding of the procedure before, during and after the designated procedure.

11. Provide classroom and hands-on teaching to nurses at orientation or during continuing education classes.

12. Participate in educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the phlebotomy service, laboratory, and hospital in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care, teaching, and research.

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

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 (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

3. Ability to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

4. Good communication skills

Additional Job Description:

Position will primarily work Monday-Friday 8a-430p

May rotate weekends as needed

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

103 WVUH Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference Lab

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.