What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at Valley Health?
Medical Laboratory Technician are professional health caregivers who constantly seek performance improvement in all areas of Laboratory analysis. The Medical Laboratory Technician will interact and service all age groups including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. They must be proficient in phlebotomy for the groups (if applicable). All technicians and technologists are generalists and must be able to perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology. They must have the ability to perform instrument maintenance and be competent to interpret calibrations and QC. They must be able to prioritize work and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
Education
Associates degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science from an accredited institution. Note: Alternative degrees in science and U.S. military laboratory training can be accepted if CLIA alternative education requirements are shown to have been met. Transcripts will need to be submitted with application.
Certification & Licensures
West Virginia DHHR Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License, if applicable.
Primary Source Verification is required.
Qualifications
Demonstrates knowledge/competence in providing service to patients of all ages including: neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Demonstrates knowledge/competence in the performance of diagnostic testing applying Det Norske Veritas (DNV) patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of patient care.
Ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity required.
Ability to prioritize work and situational professional demands required.
Professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress required.
Professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, physicians and employees required.