PCR Lab Technician - South Zanesville - Full Time

Mvhc•Zanesville, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for a PCR Lab Technician to join our Team! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career! The PCR Lab Technician will assist in performing various screening procedures. This position requires patience, empathy, time management, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR certification required
Strong organizational and communication skills necessary
Effective communication skills verbally and written
Working knowledge of PCR laboratory equipment and practices
Current on all immunizations as required by MVHC.
Attention to detail
Positive, patient-focused attitude
Ability to manage change

Nice To Haves

Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology preferred
6 months to 2 years’ work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

Quality assurance/quality control of highly complex lab
Proper handling of medical records and test results
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
DNA/RNA extraction
Assist in performing PCR tests
Organize and catalogue samples
Participate in routine laboratory tasks and other duties as assigned
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Serves and protects the health center by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and quality standards.
Verifies patient by using two patient identifiers of name and date of birth.
Prepare and handle specimens using proper safety and infection control procedures
Order lab supplies in a timely manner when needed.
Maintain a clean, clutter-free workplace.
Ensuring lab area is properly stocked for the next shift before leaving your workstation daily.
Precept new staff and students in a positive manner when required by management.
Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
Demonstrates proficiency and successfully completes annual competency
Follow MVHC policy for HIPAA and strict adherence to protecting health information
Accepts constructive feedback, when necessary, from management, for the corrections of behavior(s) that violate MVHC, standards of conduct.
Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
Performs other job-related tasks as directed