UHC - MLT

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze tests within licensure scope across laboratory disciplines. The role requires thorough quality control, instrument maintenance, and timely reporting of results to clinicians.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, data documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Qualifications include an AS or AAS in a medical laboratory field, and state licensure where applicable;

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• Current licensure as required by the state where services will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and efficiently.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments per SOPs.
• Perform quality control and follow infection control procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures when needed.
• Document findings and report to nurses/physicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to interpret results.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science

State licensure as required by services location

Job description

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.

2.Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

• PA : No state license issued
• WV : High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• MD : No state license issued
• OH : No state license issued

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
2. Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
3. Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
4. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
5. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
6. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
7. Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
8. Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
9. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
10. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
11. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
12. 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:

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
2. May sit for extended period of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
2. May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
2. Able to communicate effectively.
3. Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description:

FT Micro

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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.