Medical Laboratory Technician Night Shift

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Charleston, WV, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests. The successful candidate will have an AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and current licensing in WV. Responsibilities include processing samples, interacting with healthcare staff, and performing phlebotomy when needed. Candidates with certification as an MLT are preferred. This position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication within a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Trainee in WV.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred.
• Experience in laboratory testing is favored.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and in a timely manner.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Communicate lab findings to nurses and physicians.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Science

Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Overview

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within the 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

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

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, 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 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 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 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: 40
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
• Shift: United States of America

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.