UHC - Lab Tech (Nights)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician. The role requires WV PoC licensure and a high school diploma, with at least 6 months of related experience. You will prepare specimens, operate lab equipment, run quality controls, and support clerical tasks in a busy clinical lab.

Typical duties include specimen processing, reagent prep, and timely reporting of results, with a focus on efficient patient care and accurate testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle office equipment and basic clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for basic diagnostic procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment for basic testing and specimen processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for specimen processing.
• Perform quality control procedures under supervision to ensure reliability of reagents and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment.
• Report test results with minimal errors and timely manner.
• Use time and resources efficiently to support patient care.
• Complete workload within set turnaround times.
• Communicate unusual supply usage or issues to supervisor.
• Communicate anomalies in medical/technical results.
• Provide clerical support for laboratory operations.

Skills

Computer skills

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Office equipment usage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

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

• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

112 UHC Clinical Labs

Address

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.