Blood Bank Tech

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV, is seeking an OPT/Casual Medical Laboratory Technician to support week and weekend shifts. The role involves processing and analyzing samples, instrument maintenance, quality control, phlebotomy as needed, and detailed reporting to care teams.

The position requires an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science and WV licensure (HCTP or trainee). Prior MLT experience is preferred, with focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong communication with nurses and physicians.
• Team collaboration across lab and clinical staff.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze clinical samples per SOPs.
• Set up, run, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Perform quality control and infection control procedures.
• Conduct phlebotomy as needed.
• Document results and communicate with care team.
• Follow safety policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

AS/AS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this 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, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

PA: No state license issued

WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health

MD: No state license issued

OH: No state license issued

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

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly 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 reports 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 takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patent 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

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

Skills And Abilities

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description

This is an OPT/Casual position to cover shift shortages during the week and weekends.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

112 BMC Clinical Labs

Address

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West 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.