Laboratory Tech

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital's mission of patient care. Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally. Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital's mission of patient care. Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2. West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT). EXPERIENCE: 1. Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory 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. Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results. 2. Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures. 3. Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures. 4. Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation. 5. Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation. 6. Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner. 7. Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency. 8. Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status. 9. Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager. 10. Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results. 11. Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations. 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 strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40 lbs. 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 require travel between facilities/buildings. 3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator. 2. Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel). 3. Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2. West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT). EXPERIENCE: 1. Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory 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. Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results. 2. Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures. 3. Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures. 4. Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation. 5. Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation. 6. Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner. 7. Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency. 8. Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status. 9. Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager. 10. Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results. 11. Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations. 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 strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40 lbs. 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 require travel between facilities/buildings. 3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator. 2. Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel). 3. Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment. Additional Job Description: This position will train for 6-8 weeks in microbiology on day shift, preferably full time. Once trained, he/she will work evening shift for a combined 40hrs per pay period. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 106 WVUH Clinical Labs Microbiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 1,800 beds and largest private employer, is comprised of 16 member hospitals, including a children's hospital; three managed hospitals; and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia.