Pathology Laboratory Technician

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking a Pathology Laboratory Technician to perform essential laboratory duties including specimen processing and clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification, with a strong attention to detail. This position supports patient care and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is mandatory.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• Six months of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing and customer service.
• Operate laboratory equipment for testing.
• Report test results accurately and timely.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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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:

For West Virginia Labs

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire, as applicable per physical work location assignment.
  
  

For Ohio And Maryland Labs

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
  
  

Experience

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Skills And Abilities

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

Additional Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a casual Laboratory Technician position within the Anatomic Pathology Gross Room. This role involves working 1–2 weekday shifts per week (Monday through Friday), typically from 3:00 PM to approximately 7:00 PM. The primary responsibilities include performing the daily pathology specimen pickup from various hospital departments at 3:00 PM, followed by accessioning the collected specimens and assisting with the entry of all pathology specimens received during the shift. The technician will also assist with accessioning and staining frozen section specimens received from the Operating Rooms.

Additional duties include restocking laboratory supplies, cleaning grossing stations, and replacing expired or used reagents to ensure the laboratory is fully prepared for the next day. At the end of each shift, the technician is responsible for batching all grossed cassettes and transporting them to the Histology department for processing. Adherence to departmental policies and standard operating procedures is essential.

Candidates must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Strong attention to detail and visual acuity for reading small print on cassettes, slides, and other materials is mandatory. A background or familiarity with biology, anatomy, and/or chemistry is preferred. This position is well-suited for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting, particularly those interested in pathology or related life sciences.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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