Laboratory Technician- Microbiology

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is hiring for a laboratory position in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves performing laboratory functions, including specimen processing and data entry, to support patient care. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a West Virginia Point of Care Technician License. Preferred qualifications include a Phlebotomy Certification and experience in laboratory settings. The position requires physical stamina and will involve various shifts, including evening hours. Training will occur on dayshift for the initial weeks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic procedures with specimens.
• Operate laboratory equipment for testing and processing.
• Report test results accurately and promptly.
• Perform quality control procedures under supervision.
• Communicate unusual supply usage to the Supervisor.

Skills

Basic laboratory functions

Customer service

Data entry

Use of computer software

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License

Tools

Computer

Lab equipment

Fax machines

Job description

Role Summary

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.
• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
• 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).
• Able to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Additional Job Description

This position will train on dayshift in microbiology for 6-8 weeks. Once trained, the employee will work afternoon shift 3p-11:30p with rotating weekends/holidays.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.