"Health Care Technician"

Posting Details

Working Title
Health Care Technician

Position Number
HR4734

Department
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Hourly

Type of Job
Hourly/Wage

EEO Category
F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales)

Job Description
To perform clinical laboratory testing which assists in the diagnosis of pathological conditions at Student Health Services.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary staff.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform varied clinical laboratory analysis.
4. Demonstrated skills in proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
5. Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
6. Demonstrated skills in implementing quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of factors that influence test results.
8. Demonstrated skills to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
9. Basic computer skills.

Special licenses, registration or certification
None

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience
Some experience in clinical laboratory testing.
Some experience in performing CBC’s, mono antibody, urine pregnancy, rapid strep, urinalysis, rapid flu, whole blood glucose, sed rates and wet preps.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

1. Laboratory testing in an out-patient facility.
2. MLT or MT ASCP certified or equivalent experience, education, or training.
3. Phlebotomy skills.
4. Associate Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or medical laboratory technology or equivalent training, education or experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Conditions of Employment
Hourly (wage) employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Working hours are 3:00pm to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday, but additional hours may be available and will vary.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number
S03140

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
12/08/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter and resume.

College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/studenthealth