Medical Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical laboratory tests and maintain laboratory instruments. Candidates should hold an AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related fields, possess state licensure, and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills. This position involves working with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• State licensing: WV – Medical Laboratory Technician License or Trainee License.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies.
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.

Skills

Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations

Effective communication skills

Teamwork with co-workers

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Science

Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Responsibilities

• 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, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
• Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion, meeting productivity levels and following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according 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 take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patient 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• State licensing: WV – Medical Laboratory Technician License or Trainee License; PA, MD, OH – no state license issued (indicate requirement if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents that may cause serious disease.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, and others, including patients.
• Basic computer skills.

Schedule and Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.