Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician - Day Shift - Chemistry/Hematology

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and analyze tests across laboratory disciplines. The role requires proper licensure, a related degree, and the ability to ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.

You will work days in Hematology and Chemistry, rotating weekends as needed, with a 40-hour work week. Interpretation of patient results, quality control actions, and collaboration with nurses and physicians are essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science or long CLIA-experience accepted.
• Preferred ASCP/AMT certification or MT experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and maintain productivity.
• Set up, run, and calibrate laboratory instruments per SOPs.
• Perform quality control and ensure infection control compliance.
• Conduct phlebotomy and report results to clinicians and nurses.
• Maintain accurate specimen records and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate degree in chemical/biological science

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.

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

This position will work dayshift in Hematology and Chemistry including rotating weekends.

This position will work two holidays a year on afternoon shift.

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science qualify.

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: 102 WVUH Clinical Labs Hematology and Coagulation

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.

Company Background

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.

With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890‑bed academic medical center and the 150‑bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post‑acute care.