Laboratory Tech

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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.
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West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire.
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.
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Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
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Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
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Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
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Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
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Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
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Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
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Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
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Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
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Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
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Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
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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.
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Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
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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.
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May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
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May require travel between facilities/buildings.
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May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.
Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
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Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
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Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.
Additional Job Description: The successful candidate would be specifically working in our Cytology prep room as a laboratory technician.
They will be working under the supervision of the Cytotechnologist/Cytotechnologist Supervisor to accession, prepare, and process bodily fluids for microscopic examination by a Cytotechnologist and/or a Pathologist.
They will be required to centrifuge and aliquot Cytological samples for cell block preparation, prepare and stain pap spears, handle bodily fluids and operate routine Cytology instrumentation, and work in coordination with other laboratory technicians while directly answering to the Cytotechnologist Supervisor.
In addition, the technician will also participate in clerical functions including filling and organizing slides, paperwork, answering the phone to assist with daily operations in the Cytology department.
A preferred knowledge in biology and or cytology with a general understanding of laboratory technique is preferred.
The laboratory technician must be computer literate and have a general knowledge of medical terminology.
Other ancillary duties not listed here may be included.
The typical work hours will be ~9am-5:30pm Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia