Laboratory Tech Assistant (Part Time) - 7011

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Lab Tech Assistant under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, Shift Supervisor or authorized designee, and pursuant to Federal Regulations, clinical oversight by the Medical Director or appointed Pathologist, performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to routine clerical functions, performs computer entry of physician orders, screens phone calls for test information, data entry and retrieval of patient's results, helps support  the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient operation of the Laboratory work flow.  Performs laboratory tests in one or more of the fields of hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, and immunohematology in order to obtain data for use by the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Performs and monitors daily quality control and instrument maintenance.  Observes laboratory safety regulations.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:     High School Diploma or equivalent or Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Chemical or Physical Science with enrollment in certified Medical Technology program or meeting regulatory requirements necessary to sit for a registry exam.

 

Experience:  Background in customer service preferred. Science knowledge

 

Certifications/Skills:  Strong communication skills, customer service oriented. West Virginia CLP licensed certification is required and must be maintained during employment. ASCP or equivalent certification is required and to be obtained within 2 years of employment.