Medical Tech

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bluefield (WV); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and analyze tests across laboratory disciplines, following SOPs and quality controls. Requires WV high complexity licensure (HCTP or Trainee) or equivalent, and a BS in Medical Technology or related field.

Preferred certification includes ASCP or AMT, with prior MT experience. Responsibilities include instrument setup, quality control, phlebotomy when needed, and accurate reporting to nurses and physicians.

Formación

• BS in Medical Technology/CLS or related science required.
• WV: HCTP or Trainee License required (High Complexity Testing).
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Process and analyze samples in a timely, accurate manner.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments per policy.
• Perform quality control and infection control procedures.
• May perform phlebotomy and report results to clinicians.

Conocimientos

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Educación

BS in Medical Technology/CLS

Chem/Bio science degree or 30+ yrs experience

Descripción del empleo

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center

112 PCH Clinical Labs

Address

500 Cherry Street

Bluefield

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively \"WVUHS\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.