Medical Technologist Generalist Day Shift Hematology/Blood Bank

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform and analyze tests across laboratory disciplines in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role includes training in Hematology and Blood Bank, working rotating holidays and weekends, with a 40-hour Day shift. Non-Exempt position in a hospital laboratory, focused on accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure as required by state boards where services are provided.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science or related degree.
• Experience as a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments per SOPs.
• Perform quality control and infection control procedures.
• Conduct phlebotomy on patients when needed.
• Document results and communicate with nurses/physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen records.
• Follow safety guidelines for workers and patients.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science

B.S. in chemical or biological science

Tools

ASCP OR AMT certification

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:

1. 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

2. 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:

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience as a Medical Technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.

2. Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.

3. Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.

4. May perform quality control summaries.

5. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

6. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.

7. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

8. Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

9. Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.

10. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.

11. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.

12. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

13. 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

2. May sit for extended period of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work around strong or unpleasant odors.

2. May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.

2. Able to communicate effectively.

3. Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.

4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description:

This staff member will train in Hematology and Blood Bank. Once trained the staff member will work rotating holidays and weekends.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

116 WVUH Clinical Labs Blood Bank

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

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.