PCR Lab Technician - South Zanesville

Position:PCR Lab Technician
- South Zanesville
- Full Time

Location: Zanesville, OH

Job :1917

# of Openings:1

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for a PCR Lab Technician to join our Team!

Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year.

We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!

The PCR Lab Technician will assist in performing various screening procedures. This position requires patience, empathy, time management, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and providers.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology preferred
• 6 months to 2 years’ work experience in a CLIA-accredited clinical laboratory preferred
• CPR certification required
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary
  • Effective communication skills verbally and written
• Working knowledge of PCR laboratory equipment and practices
• Current on all immunizations as required by MVHC.
• Positive, patient-focused attitude
• Ability to manage change

• Ability to carry 20lbs in weight
• Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time without resting
• Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day.
• Withstanding pressure and dealing with emergency situations as needed.
• Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation.
• Ability to float to other sites as needed for coverage.

• Quality assurance/quality control of highly complex lab
• Proper handling of medical records and test results
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• DNA/RNA extraction
• Assist in performing PCR tests
• Organize and catalogue samples
• Participate in routine laboratory tasks and other duties as assigned
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Serves and protects the health center by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and quality standards.
• Verifies patient by using two patient identifiers of name and date of birth.
• Prepare and handle specimens using proper safety and infection control procedures
• Order lab supplies in a timely manner when needed.
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free workplace. Ensuring lab area is properly stocked for the next shift before leaving your workstation daily.
• Precept new staff and students in a positive manner when required by management.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Demonstrates proficiency and successfully completes annual competency
• Follow MVHC policy for HIPAA and strict adherence to…