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Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care. Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally.
Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care. Collect, process, store and transport blood, body fluids and tissue specimens. Perform clerical functions such as faxing, copying and mailing of reports and answering the phones professionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
EXPERIENCE:
1. Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
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. Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
2. Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
3. Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
4. Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
5. Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
6. Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
7. Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
8. Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
9. Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
10. Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
11. Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.
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. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.
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 require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. May require travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
2. Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
3. Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
EXPERIENCE:
1. Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
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. Prepare specimens in order to perform basic diagnostic procedures designed to contribute to accurate reproducible patient results.
2. Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation for basic testing and specimen processing consistent with standard operating procedures.
3. Prepare reagents and solutions required to complete specimen processing and testing according to the standard operating procedures.
4. Perform quality control procedures under direct supervision to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
5. Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
6. Report test results with limited errors and in a timely manner.
7. Utilize time, materials, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests and workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
8. Complete assigned workload within established turnaround times by adjusting organization of work according to test ordering status.
9. Communicate any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the Supervisor/Manager.
10. Communicate any unusual medical/technical problems or unusual patient results.
11. Perform clerical duties as needed to support laboratory operations.
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. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for entire shift.
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 require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. May require travel between facilities/buildings.
3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator.
2. Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
3. Abel to use Fax machines, printers and other office equipment.
Additional Job Description:
This position will work in our microbiology lab and train on dayshift for 6-10 weeks (preferably full time for training). Once trained, the employee will work part-time afternoon shift from 3p-11:30p with rotating weekends and holidays.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Shift:
Evening (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
106 WVUH Clinical Labs Microbiology
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
