Clinical Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & QC

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Helper/Phlebotomy support person to assist with specimen collection, processing, and basic clerical tasks in a hospital laboratory setting.

You will handle blood, body fluids, and tissue specimens, operate basic lab equipment, and ensure timely reporting of results. A high school diploma and WV PoC license are required, with phlebotomy certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• West Virginia PoC License is required or to be completed as department dictates.
• Six months of phlebotomy, lab assistant, or cytopreparatory experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for basic diagnostic procedures to support accurate patient results.
• Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for specimen processing and testing per SOPs.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure reliability of reagents and equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment.
• Report test results with minimal errors and in a timely manner.
• Use resources efficiently to balance workload and prioritize tests.
• Complete workload within turnaround times and adapt to test ordering status.
• Communicate unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Flag any unusual medical/technical problems or patient results to appropriate staff.
• Perform clerical duties to support laboratory operations.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia PoC License

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Fax/Printer equipment

Job description

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Helper/Phlebotomy support person to assist with specimen collection, processing, and basic clerical tasks in a hospital laboratory setting.

You will handle blood, body fluids, and tissue specimens, operate basic lab equipment, and ensure timely reporting of results. A high school diploma and WV PoC license are required, with phlebotomy certification preferred.