201090 - WMCH-Medical Lab Technician

WVU Medicine•Weirton, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Obtains blood fluids and excretive specimens from patients; performs testing procedures on specimens using laboratory equipment and/or reagents.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited school
High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
Three (3) months of medical laboratory technician experience.
Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work well as a team with other staff and patients.
Knowledge of 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).

Responsibilities

Performs test procedures on various patient specimens using laboratory equipment and/or reagents. Maintains competency in all areas where performing testing.
Demonstrates proper methods and procedures in operating all laboratory equipment ensuring accuracy of test results. Performs troubleshooting as needed.
Evaluates reliability of tests by adhering to quality control procedures in performing tests to produce accurate results.
Receives patient specimens/body fluids or obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
Collects, prepares/handles specimens, adhering to safety and laboratory policy, and routes them to appropriate laboratory section or to reference laboratory for all testing not performed on site.
Contacts/consults with technologists or supervisor when test finds are askew or when difficulties are encountered in testing.
Records and reports test results to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease; notifies appropriate personnel and physician of abnormal and critical results; consults with pathologist regarding interpretation of test results when necessary.
Attends continuing education classes, seminars and workshops to keep up-to-date on new improved procedures and techniques and equipment within the medical technology field.
Confirm/process/prepare patients regarding demographic information and laboratory testing utilizing LIS.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.