Medical Tech

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across disciplines. The role requires state licensure per service location and a BS in Medical Technology or related field, with WV licensure (HCTP or Trainee) preferred.

Certified lab technologists are encouraged to apply. Collaboration with clinicians is essential to ensure accurate results and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• WV: HCTP license or Trainee License required

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and promptly.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments.
• Take appropriate action for quality control and infection control procedures.
• May perform quality control summaries and phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.
• Interact with healthcare workers to interpret patient lab results within clinical lab framework.
• Maintain records and ensure safety, security, and infection control.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science

WV HCTP license or Trainee License

Job description

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: No State License required

OH: No State License required

PA: No State License required

WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception.

Preferredqualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Certification as a Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Experience

• Experience as a Medical Technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
• May perform quality control summaries.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
• Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
• Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit for extended period of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: No State License required

OH: No State License required

PA: No State License required

WV: Medical Laboratory Scientist license or Trainee license

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception.

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