UHC - Lab Tech (Nights)

UHC United Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform basic laboratory functions, specimen processing, and data entry to support patient care. The role includes collecting, processing, storing, and transporting specimens, along with clerical tasks such as faxing and reporting.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, WV PoC license, and six months of related experience; Phlebotomy CPT is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License per department requirement.
• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.
• Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens to support basic diagnostic procedures and reliable patient results.
• Operate lab equipment/instrumentation per SOPs for testing and processing.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for specimen processing and testing.
• Perform quality control procedures to verify reagents and equipment reliability.
• Complete routine maintenance and quality control of equipment.
• Report test results with accuracy and timeliness.
• Use materials efficiently while prioritizing lab requests and workloads.
• Meet turnaround times by organizing work according to test orders.
• Notify supervisor of unusual supply usage or critical levels.
• Communicate technical problems or unusual results promptly.
• Perform clerical duties to support lab operations.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Office equipment handling

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

West Virginia PoC License

Phlebotomy Certification (CPT)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

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:

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.

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:

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.

• 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:

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.

• 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.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: 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.

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.