Clinch Valley Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.

Where We Are:

As one of the most peaceful towns in the State of Virginia, Richlands is comfortably located within the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and along the banks of the Clinch River, the Town of Richlands is privileged by the exposure of a diverse and unique culture. Many of the local attractions reflect the unique culture of Appalachian Mountains.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Employee discount program
• And much more…

Position Summary:

_Job Summary:_

Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Follow all CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations. Serve as a back-up for clinical team members and laboratory registration as needed.

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results.
• Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Review the laboratory schedule and verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.
• Complete appropriate laboratory forms documenting tests performed and providing diagnoses correlating to tests performed.
• Complete lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes.
• Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EMR.
• Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies.
• Clean and maintain the laboratory including equipment.
• Maintain records and documentation for proficiency testing and to meet COLA and CLIA requirements and regulations.
• Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements, documenting vital signs in the EMR and administering injectables.
• Perform laboratory registrations as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

_Education:_ Requires high school diploma with certificate of phlebotomy from an accredited college/university.

_Experience:_ 1 - 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

_License/Certifications:_ Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Job: *Laboratory

Organization: *Clinch Valley Medical Center

Title: Phlebotomist/Admin Assistant

Location: Virginia-Richlands

Requisition ID: 7414-4529