Medical Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician will perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within the scope of licensure across all laboratory disciplines, adhering to standard operating policies and procedures. This involves understanding method principles, performing quality control, conducting preventative maintenance, and reviewing and analyzing results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The role requires processing and analyzing samples efficiently, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring compliance with quality control and infection control procedures. The technician will also perform phlebotomy as needed, report findings to healthcare professionals, and collaborate with other workers to interpret lab results. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring a safe environment in accordance with hospital, state, and federal guidelines are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: No state license issued WV: Medical Laboratory Technician License or Trainee License MD: No state license issued OH: No state license issued

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, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
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 lab results within the framework of medical technology.
Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.