Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy support role to process specimens, perform basic diagnostic procedures, and maintain clerical tasks essential to patient care. The position requires a WV PoC license and at least six months of related experience.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, quality control, data entry, and coordinating with the lab team. The job is full-time, on-site at Keyser, WV, with typical 40-hour weeks and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• West Virginia PoC License.
• Six months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
• Phlebotomy Certification CPT preferred.
• Proficient with basic computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for basic diagnostic procedures to ensure accurate results.
• Operate laboratory equipment for basic testing and specimen processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions as per procedures.
• Perform quality control on reagents and equipment.
• Report test results promptly and accurately.
• Communicate unusual supply usage or patient results to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform clerical duties to support laboratory operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PoC License (West Virginia)

Phlebotomy Certification CPT (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital's mission of patient care. Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
• Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
• Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
• Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
• Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
• Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
• May require travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
• Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital

Cost Center:

101 PVH Clinical Labs Chemistry

Address:

100 Pin Oak Lane
Keyser
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.