MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
WV: Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist License
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of laboratory experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology (MT) or related field.
2. Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) OR Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by a nationally recognized agency.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Lead or supervisor experience in a laboratory.
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. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the laboratory department.
2. Schedule assigned staff to ensure adequate staff coverage of all areas as required by workflow and work volume to complete workload.
3. Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel and provide timely orientation of new staff.
4. Coordinate and oversee the technical activities of Specimen Processing and/or Phlebotomy to assure appropriate specimen collection and processing in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
5. Make recommendations of positive changes for the department policies, procedures, and practices.
6. Assure that proper action is taken and documented whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
7. Operate and oversee the operation of basic laboratory equipment consistent with standard operating procedures.
8. Promptly prepare and deliver patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies and procedures.
9. Orders, receives, and stores appropriate levels of all necessary supplies to carry out specimen processing activities
10. Respond to customer inquiries and perform a variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
11. Perform duties of an MT or MLT.
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. May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.
2. May work around strong or unpleasant odors
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:
Primary assignment is OP- Physician Office Center
730-4p M-F with Ruby IP support when required
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Day (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
103 WVUH Clinical Labs Phlebotomy Reference LabAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaEqual 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.