Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine

11d

About The Position

Perform basic laboratory functions in support of the hospital’s patient-care mission, including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry. Collect, process, store, and transport blood, body fluid, and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying, mailing reports, and answering phones professionally. The role operates laboratory equipment and performs basic testing and specimen processing under standard operating procedures, as well as quality control and routine equipment maintenance. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, with shifts potentially varying according to departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License, to be completed as established by the department.
Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
Ability to use PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to use fax machines, printers, and other office equipment.
Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, stand, walk, and carry materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach, and to stand and walk for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
Six months of phlebotomy, lab assistant, or cytopreparatory experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for basic diagnostic procedures that contribute to accurate, reproducible patient results.
Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing according to standard operating procedures.
Prepare reagents and solutions for specimen processing and testing according to standard operating procedures.
Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to assess the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment.
Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
Use time, materials, and resources economically while prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to support patient care and efficiency.
Complete assigned work within established turnaround times and organize work according to test-order status.
Notify the Supervisor or Manager about unusual supply usage or critically low supplies.
Communicate unusual medical or technical problems and unusual patient results.
Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.
Collect, process, store, and transport blood, body fluid, and tissue specimens.
Perform customer service and data entry procedures; fax, copy, and mail reports and answer phones professionally.