UHC - MLT

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control and preventative maintenance, and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The position also performs routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated clinical laboratory area. The job description identifies the assignment as “FT Micro” and lists 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science, or an associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science.
Possess current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. For West Virginia, this means a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License or Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health; no state license is issued for Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Ohio.
Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work well as a team with coworkers, supervisors, and other staff and customers, including patients.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Able to meet physical demands that include strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment; may sit for extended periods.

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 promptly and orderly, meet usual and customary productivity levels, and follow accurate identification procedures.
Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate quality-control actions in all technical areas and follow infection-control procedures for job-related functions.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.
Work 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 for maintaining a safe environment for workers, patients, and the public.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
Communicate professionally and with concern for the individual needs of patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.