Medical Technologist Generalist- Second Shift

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Medical Technologist to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across disciplines, with focus on quality control and reporting.

This position trains for 10–12 weeks on dayshift in Hematology and Chemistry. After training, the employee will work 10‑hour evening shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. A BS in Medical Laboratory Science or related field is preferred; state licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Biology/chemistry science background accepted with CLIA grandfathered exception.
• State licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples to meet productivity and accuracy while ensuring proper ID.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to procedures.
• Perform quality control and follow infection control procedures in all areas.
• May perform quality control summaries.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and physicians.
• Interact with healthcare staff to interpret patient lab results.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP/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:

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:

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:

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 position will train for 10-12 weeks on dayshift in Hematology and Chemistry. Once trained this employee will work 10hr evening shifts including rotating weekends and holidays.

A degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician is preferred. Applicants holding Bachelor of Science degrees in a related science such as Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry, must have one year pertinent full-time experience or training in a clinical laboratory setting to be eligible for state licensure. State Licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire, 30 days preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

111 WVUH Clinical Labs Second Shift

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.