Lab Tech- Casual

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across all laboratory disciplines according to standard operating policies and procedures. Understand testing method principles; perform quality control and preventative maintenance; and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. This position processes and analyzes samples, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs routine and basic laboratory testing, and takes corrective action when testing inconsistencies are identified. The Lab Tech may perform phlebotomy and quality control summaries, completes forms and reports findings to nurses and physicians, and works with healthcare colleagues to address problems and interpret patient laboratory results within the framework of medical technology. The role requires accurate specimen and patient records, adherence to safety and infection-control procedures, and professional communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, hospital staff, and the public. The position is casual and is scheduled for 5 hours per week at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, West Virginia.

Requirements

Hold current licensure required by the state board where services are provided: no state license is required in Maryland, Ohio, or Pennsylvania; in West Virginia, a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License or Trainee License issued by the West Virginia Department of Health is required.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, or a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science; alternatively, 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with a CLIA grandfathered exception.
Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors, staff, customers, and patients.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Experience as a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

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