WH Laboratory​/Medical Receptionist

Performs secretarial duties alongside laboratory aide duties to help maintain the proper workflow and organization of the laboratory.

• High school education or equivalent.

• High school education or equivalent.

• Prior laboratory experience or knowledge

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.

• Collects used glassware from various sections of the laboratory and transports to work area.
• Dispose of slides, blocks, formalin items, chemical waste
• Fill blocks and slides for Histology and Cytology areas
• Maintain packing lists
• Send out pathologist consultations
• Maintain Reference Lab supplies and ordering
• Check in, order and process pap smears and maintain supplies
• Washes and cleans glassware equipment
• Sterilizes supplies when designated
• Inspects, restocks and cleans morgue and surgical pathology lab.
• Supplies all departments with necessary expendable items
• Obtains supplies from other departments as required
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment
• Distributes cleaned glassware to the appropriate sections of the lab
• Tags laboratory supplies and puts them away
• Files microplastic slides for the histology department
• Assists in other areas of department and corporation as needed, completing other duties as assigned.

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.

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

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.

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues to maintain a clean safe and functional work environment.

• Efficient in the operation of office equipment including computers, fax, copiers, and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work based on operational needs of the department.
• Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.
• Basic computer skills required.

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United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

115 WH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology

1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia

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.