Medical Laboratory Technician

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SPGC Specialty Physicians of Garrett County, LLC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within licensure scope across all disciplines. You will perform quality control, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy, and report results to nursing and medical staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates hold an AAS or equivalent, with state licensure and ASCP/AMT certification preferred. Experience as a MLT is desirable.

Qualifications

• AAS or equivalent degree in medical laboratory technology or science.
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided (WV MLT or Trainee).
• ASCP or AMT MLT certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples promptly following procedures.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments.
• Perform quality control and follow infection control procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and physicians.
• Interact with healthcare workers to interpret patient lab results per medical technology standards.
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing in designated areas.
• Recognize testing inconsistencies and take corrective action.
• Maintain patient and specimen records accurately.
• Follow safety guidelines for workers, patients, and the public.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental safety and infection control policies.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, staff, and the public.

Skills

Multitask & stress management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical/Clinical Lab Tech or Science

State licensure required (WV MLT or Trainee)

ASCP/AMT MLT certification (preferred)

Job description

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:

1. Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.

2.Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

PA : No state license issued

WV: Medical Laboratory Technician License or Trainee License

MD: No state license issued

OH: No state license issued

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

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.

1. Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.

2. Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.

3. Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.

4. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

5. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.

6. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

7. Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

8. Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.

9. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.

10. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.

11. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

12. 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: 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.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

2. May sit for extended period of time.

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.

1. Work around strong or unpleasant odors.

2. May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.

2. Able to communicate effectively.

3. Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.

4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

SPGC Specialty Physicians of Garrett County, LLC

Cost Center:

8318 SPGC Childrens Medical Group of Cumberland SPGC

Address:

500 Greene Street

Cumberland

Maryland

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.