Medical Laboratory Technician
Company: WVU Medicine
Location: Uniontown
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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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.
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. Associates degree in Medical Laboratory or Laboratory Sciences
(MLT).
2. Current WV, OH, PA or MD Licensure as a Medical Technician
within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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: 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. 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: 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. 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: 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. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
For West Virginia Labs:
1. Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical)
Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate degree is a physical,
chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab
training/experience.
2. WV Licensure as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 90 days of
hire.
For Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland Labs:
Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory
Technology or Science OR Associate degree is a physical, chemical
or biological science with one year of clinical lab
training/experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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: 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. 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: 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. 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: 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. 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:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
UNTWN Uniontown Hospital
Cost Center:
112 UNTWN Clinical Labs
Address:
500 W Berkeley Street
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Keywords: WVU Medicine, Pittsburgh , Medical Laboratory Technician, Healthcare , Uniontown, Pennsylvania
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