Laboratory Technician in Microbiology

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist with specimen processing, data entry, and customer service in the hospital's clinical labs. The role supports accurate patient results and efficient workflow during the evening shift.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, operating routine equipment, maintaining quality control, and handling clerical tasks to help lab operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• WV Point of Care Technician (PoC) License required.
• Phlebotomy Certification CPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens to support basic diagnostic procedures.
• Operate lab equipment for routine testing and processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for procedures.
• Perform quality control to ensure reliable results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed.
• Report results timely with minimal errors.
• Utilize materials efficiently to support patient care.
• Complete workload within turnaround times.
• Perform clerical duties to support operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia PoC License

Phlebotomy Certification CPT

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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
• May require travel between facilities/buildings.
• May require schedule 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

20

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

106 WVUH Clinical Labs Microbiology

Address

• 1 Medical Center Drive
• Morgantown
• 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.