Medical Laboratory Technician-Part Time

WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital; Barnesville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician in Barnesville, Ohio. Responsibilities include performing and analyzing clinical laboratory tests, maintaining compliance with safety protocols, and effective communication with healthcare staff. Preferred qualifications include certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician and prior relevant experience. This role offers a varied shift schedule and requires a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests according to procedures.
• Process and analyze samples timely to meet productivity levels.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen records and ensure safe environment per guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to interpret results and resolve issues.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Associate's degree in a chemical or biological science

Job description

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Overview

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.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree in 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: 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

• 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 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 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: 24
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: BARNS Barnesville Hospital
• Address: 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio

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 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, disability, citizenship, past or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Note: This description reflects the essential duties of the position and may be amended as needed.