WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Laboratory Technician (Days)
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Laboratory Technician (Days)
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
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
Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
Experience
Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
Core Duties and 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
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.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 112 THOM Clinical Labs
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Minimum Qualifications
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
Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
Experience
Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
Core Duties and 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
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.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 112 THOM Clinical Labs
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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