201090 - WMCH-Medical Lab Technician

wvumedicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform test procedures on patient specimens using laboratory equipment and reagents, and to maintain competency across testing areas.

You will handle specimen collection, venipuncture, quality control, and reporting of results, while collaborating with technologists and supervisors, and pursuing continuing education to stay current. 40 hours weekly, Day shift, Non-Exempt.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited program.
• HCTP License OR Trainee License issued by WV DH.

Responsibilities

• Performs test procedures on various patient specimens using laboratory equipment and/or reagents. Maintains competency in all testing areas.
• Demonstrates proper operation of laboratory equipment and performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Adheres to quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
• Receives patient specimens and performs venipunctures when required.
• Routes specimens to appropriate lab section or reference lab for testing not performed on site.
• Notifies personnel and physicians of abnormal/critical results and consults with a pathologist as needed.
• Attends continuing education to stay current with procedures and equipment.
• Handles demographic information and LIS testing.
• Provides patient care appropriate to age groups served.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

HCTP License or WV Trainee License

ASCP/AMT MLT certification (preferred)

Job description

Obtains blood fluids and excretive specimens from patients; performs testing procedures on specimens using laboratory equipment and/or reagents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited school
• High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) months of medical laboratory technician experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs test procedures on various patient specimens using laboratory equipment and/or reagents. Maintains competency in all areas where performing testing.
• Demonstrates proper methods and procedures in operating all laboratory equipment ensuring accuracy of test results. Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Evaluates reliability of tests by adhering to quality control procedures in performing tests to produce accurate results.
• Receives patient specimens/body fluids or obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
• Collects, prepares/handles specimens, adhering to safety and laboratory policy, and routes them to appropriate laboratory section or to reference laboratory for all testing not performed on site.
• Contacts/consults with technologists or supervisor when test finds are askew or when difficulties are encountered in testing.
• Records and reports test results to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease; notifies appropriate personnel and physician of abnormal and critical results; consults with pathologist regarding interpretation of test results when necessary.
• Attends continuing education classes, seminars and workshops to keep up-to-date on new improved procedures and techniques and equipment within the medical technology field.
• Confirm/process/prepare patients regarding demographic information and laboratory testing utilizing LIS.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit or stand for extended period of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues to maintain a clean and safe functional work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with other staff and patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

112 WMCH Clinical Labs

Address

651 Colliers WayWeirtonWest Virginia

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.