Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Valley Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for its Laboratory department. Medical Laboratory Technicians are professional health caregivers who continually seek to improve performance in laboratory analysis. The role serves patients across all age groups, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and requires proficiency in phlebotomy for these groups when applicable. Technicians and technologists work as generalists and perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology. They also perform instrument maintenance, interpret calibrations and quality control, prioritize work, and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
Requirements
- Associate degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory, or medical technology science from an accredited institution; qualifying alternative science degrees or U.S. military laboratory training may be accepted if CLIA alternative education requirements are met. Transcripts must be submitted with the application.
- West Virginia DHHR Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License, if applicable; primary source verification is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in providing service to patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in diagnostic testing, applying Det Norske Veritas (DNV) patient safety initiatives to patient care.
- Ability to consistently maintain attention to detail, quality, and productivity.
- Ability to prioritize work and situational professional demands.
- Professional verbal and written communication and demeanor under stress.
- Professional and respectful interactions with patients, physicians, and employees.
- Proficiency in phlebotomy for all age groups, if applicable.
- Ability to perform automated and manual laboratory testing across the listed generalist disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology.
- Perform instrument maintenance and interpret calibrations and quality control.
- Provide laboratory services to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Perform phlebotomy for patients of these age groups when applicable.
- Prioritize work and maintain professional conduct under stress.
- Apply patient-safety initiatives to diagnostic testing and patient care.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Membership in Healthy U, an incentive-based wellness program
- Health savings account and flexible spending account
- Childcare flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts on on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
