Medical Technology Generalist- Night Shift

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's in Morgantown seeks a Medical Technologist to analyze samples and perform laboratory tests while ensuring accurate results. This position requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or a related field and relevant licensure.

Scheduled weekly hours are 40 on a night shift. Applicants must also demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills to support patient care. The role involves working in a challenging environment with mandatory quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by state board.
• Experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Certification by ASCP or AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and timely.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare workers.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

One Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception.

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• No State License required (MD, OH, PA)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist license or Trainee license (WV)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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 train for 10-12 weeks on dayshift in Blood Bank and Hematology. Once trained this employee will work night shift including rotating weekends and holidays.

A degree in Medical Laboratory Science 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

Night (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

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.