Laboratory Technician

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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).
• Able to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE (Minimum):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE (Preferred):

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

Experience:

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

Additional Information:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Non-Exempt
• Location: WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology, 781 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, West Virginia