Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) - Evening Shift

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to perform and analyze clinical tests across laboratory disciplines. The role requires handling specimens, operating instruments, and ensuring quality control in accordance with hospital policies.

The position includes phlebotomy duties, collaboration with nurses and physicians, and adherence to safety and infection-control guidelines. Evening shift, non-exempt, with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science or related bachelor’s degree with CLIA grandfathered experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze clinical samples following procedures and ensure accuracy.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments per policies.
• Perform quality control and infection control procedures in all technical areas.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed and report findings to nurses/physicians.
• Interact with healthcare workers to interpret results within medical technology framework.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and recognize testing inconsistencies to take corrective action.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science

B.S. in chemical/biological science

Job description

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

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

• 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

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.

• 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.
• 10. Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.
• 11. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• 12. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
• 13. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• 14. 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

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Evening (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: STJ St. Joseph's Hospital
• Cost Center: 112
• STJ Clinical Labs Address: 1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon 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.

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 $10billion 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.