Medical Lab Technician

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in Bluefield, WV is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze tests across laboratory disciplines in compliance with licensure and SOPs.

The role requires an AS or AS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science and WV HCTP or trainee license. Preferred certification by ASCP/AMT and experience as a medical laboratory technician. This is an on-site position at the PCH Laboratory in Bluefield.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate of Science degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or related science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the state where services will be provided (WV HCTP or Trainee License).
• Preferred: ASCP or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments per procedures.
• Perform quality control and review results for accuracy and precision.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures when needed and document findings.
• Communicate results to nurses/physicians and collaborate with healthcare team.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related

WV HCTP License or Trainee License

ASCP/AMT MLT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • PA: No state license issued
  • WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
  • MD: No state license issued
  • OH: No state license issued

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Experience

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
• Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
• Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit for extended period of time.

Working Environment

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center

7307 PCH Laboratory Bluefield

Address

500 Cherry Street
Bluefield
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.