JGH MLT

About the role

Perform a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests and procedures and related duties to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and procedures as ordered/requisitioned, following outlines in procedure manuals, including Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology and Coagulation, Serology, etc.
• Identify and label all specimens received/collected. Record and report findings as required.
• Call all values that are flagged as critical to a responsible caregiver following Laboratory procedure. Fax reports when indicated if phlebotomist/clerk is not available.
• Perform quality control according to established policy.
• When performing phlebotomy procedures, assure that appropriate care is provided utilizing knowledge and skill according to the age of the patient – neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric.
• Assess data reflective to the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
• May assist in supervising students during their clinical training.
• Care for and maintain supplies, equipment, facilities, and work areas as required/directed. Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and apparatus. Calibrate equipment. Alert supervisor to defective equipment, supplies, materials, etc. Document maintenance.
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Understand and perform specimen-collecting techniques. Judge the adequacy of submitted specimens and request another specimen if necessary.
• Record all test results with accuracy. Include information regarding abnormal appearance of specimen.
• Identify and/or flag all abnormal results and panic values and call to proper personnel following Laboratory procedure.
• Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files. Report inventory to Lab Manager. Rotate stock as needed. Unpack supplies and store appropriately.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, or related science from an accredited school.
• High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or related science from an accredited school.
• One (1) year general laboratory experience.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting.
• May stand for long periods of time.

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.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Non-Exempt