Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!
To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
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:
For West Virginia Labs:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- West Virginia Point of Care Technician (PoC) License within 90 days of hire, as applicable per physical work location assignment.
For Ohio and Maryland Labs:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Phlebotomy Certification (CPT).
EXPERIENCE:
- Six (6) months of Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant or Cytopreparatory experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- 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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center
Cost Center: 101 GRMC Clinical Labs Chemistry
Address: 251 N 4th Street, Oakland, Maryland
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site.
About Us
The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 2,700 beds is the state’s largest private employer, is comprised of more than 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about WVU Medicine here: WVU Medicine.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
