Medical Technologist - Full Time

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Laboratory department. The role performs automated and manual testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology and Serology, with instrument maintenance and QC interpretation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a lab-related field and, where applicable, West Virginia CLP licensure, with strong attention to detail and effective communication with patients, physicians and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to care for patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Applies DNV patient safety practices to all aspects of care.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and productivity.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional written and verbal communication with staff and physicians.
• Positive interactions with patients, physicians, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology.
• Maintains instruments and interprets calibrations and QC.
• Interacts with patients and healthcare team to ensure service quality.

Skills

Patient care

DNV safety standards

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Professional communication

Interpersonal interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

West Virginia CLP License

Job description

Department LABORATORY - 257010 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $29.40 - $44.10

Medical Technologists are professional health caregivers who constantly seek performance improvement in all areas of Laboratory analysis. The Medical Technologist 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

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology 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.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.