Microbiology Laboratory Technician- Afternoon Shift

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy support role to perform basic lab tasks, specimen processing, data entry, and patient-focused customer service to uphold high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include collecting and transporting specimens, operating routine equipment, maintaining quality control, and performing necessary clerical duties to support laboratory operations. A HS diploma and WV PoC license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• To be completed as established by department: West Virginia PoC License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens and perform basic diagnostic procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment for testing and specimen processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for processing and testing.
• Perform quality control procedures under supervision.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Report test results promptly with accuracy.
• Use resources efficiently to support patient care and workflow.
• Complete workload within established turnaround times.
• Communicate supply usage and issues to Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform clerical tasks to support lab operations.

Skills

Computer use

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Fax machines & Printers

Job description

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

Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens.

Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

1. West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

EXPERIENCE

1. Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
2. Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
3. Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
4. Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
5. Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
6. Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
7. Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
8. Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
9. Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
10. Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
11. Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. May require travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
2. Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
3. Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 106 WVUH Clinical Labs Microbiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.