Blood Bank Tech

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure across laboratory disciplines, following standard operating policies and procedures. Understand testing principles; perform quality control and preventive maintenance; and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. This OPT/Casual position covers shift shortages during the week and weekends and is scheduled for 8 hours weekly. The role performs routine and basic laboratory testing in a designated clinical laboratory area and works with patients and other healthcare staff.

Requirements

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science, or an associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science.
Current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. For West Virginia, a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) license or trainee license issued by the West Virginia Department of Health is required.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team with coworkers, supervisors, staff, customers, and patients.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples promptly and orderly, meet customary productivity levels, and follow accurate identification procedures.
Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments in accordance with policies and procedures.
Take appropriate quality-control action in all technical areas and follow infection-control procedures.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.
Work with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient laboratory results within the scope of medical technology.
Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated clinical laboratory area.
Recognize testing inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
Maintain accurate, neat, and legible patient and specimen records.
Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for maintaining a safe environment for workers, patients, and the public.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
Communicate professionally and with concern for the needs of patients, families, visitors, physicians, hospital and departmental staff, and the public.