Laboratory Technician

Introduction

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• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License.

• Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).

• Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.

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.

• 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.

• Heavy/Hard work:
  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  8
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Compensation Range: $15.68 - $23.51 (position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week)
• Company: GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center
• Cost Center: 101 GRMC Clinical Labs Chemistry
• Address: 251 N 4th Street, Oakland, Maryland
• Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

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.