Medical Laboratory Technician

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to analyze specimens, operate lab instruments, and maintain quality control while following safety protocols. The role requires an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science and appropriate licensure, with ASCP/AMT certification preferred.

The incumbent will perform phlebotomy as needed, document findings, and work with nurses and physicians to ensure accurate results.

Qualifications

• Requires an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• For WV: HCTP License or Trainee License issued by WV DHHR.
• For PA/MD/OH: No state license required.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion, meeting productivity standards and following procedures.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments per policies.
• Perform quality control and follow infection control procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Document findings and report to nurses/physicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to interpret results within medical technology framework.
• Carry out routine laboratory testing within designated areas.
• Identify testing inconsistencies and take corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen records.
• Adhere to safety, security, and infection control guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, staff, and the public.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or Science

ASCP/AMT certification (preferred)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion, meeting usual and customary productivity levels while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according 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 report 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 take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patient and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and the 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 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 periods 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.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America

Location

Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Address: 500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania

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.