Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Ranson (WV); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JMC Jefferson Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant to support specimen collection and processing in a hospital setting. You will collect, store and transport specimens while performing clerical tasks and basic data entry to ensure efficient patient care.

The role requires a High School Diploma, WV PoC license, and 6 months of phlebotomy or lab assistant experience. Preferred CPT certification and ability to work with lab software and equipment.

Formación

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.
• Six months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare specimens for basic diagnostic procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation per SOPs.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for specimen processing and testing.
• Perform quality control to ensure reliability of reagents and equipment.
• Report test results accurately and timely.
• Communicate supply usage and issues to supervisor.
• Handle clerical duties to support lab operations.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Office software

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia PoC License

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Fax machines

Descripción del empleo

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:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

JMC Jefferson Medical Center

Cost Center:

112 JMC Clinical Labs

Address:

300 S Preston St

Ranson

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.