MLT/MT Microbiology Job Wheeling area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Laboratory Technician Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.

Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.

Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job‑related functions.

Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.

Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.

Maintain all patient and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.

Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.

Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification & Licensure:
- Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science or Associate’s degree in a chemical or biological science.
- Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: no state license issued; WV:
  Medical Laboratory Technician License or Trainee License; MD: no state license issued; OH: no state license issued.
Experience:

Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Physical Requirements

Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
May sit for extended period of time.

Working Environment

Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

Skills and Abilities

Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work well as a team with co‑workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Details

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

Shift: Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 106 WH Clinical Labs Microbiology

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons on the basis of protected characteristics. All WVUHS employees, workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.

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MLT​/MT Microbiology

MLT/MT Microbiology