MLT/MT

WVU Medicine; New Martinsville, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in West Virginia is seeking a licensed Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across disciplines in accordance with standard operating procedures. You will set up, run, maintain instruments, perform quality control, and communicate results to nurses and physicians while upholding safety and infection control standards.

The position requires an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science and current state licensure (WV HCTP or

Qualifications

• AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• Current licensure as required by the state where services will be provided (WV HCTP or trainee license).
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples in a timely, accurate manner per procedures.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments as required.
• Perform quality control and infection control measures in all areas.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients when needed.
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses/physicians.
• Interact with healthcare staff to interpret results within clinical context.
• Perform routine laboratory testing in designated areas.
• Identify testing inconsistencies and take corrective action.
• Maintain accurate patent and specimen records.
• Follow safety, security, and infection control policies.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.
• Support compliance with hospital and departmental policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure 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:

• 1. Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
• 2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: No state license issued WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health MD: No state license issued OH: No state license issued

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• 2. EXPERIENCE: 1. Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

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. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• 5. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
• 6. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
• 7. Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
• 8. Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
• 9. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• 10. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
• 11. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• 12. 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:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WTZ Wetzel County Hospital
• Cost Center: 101
• WTZ Clinical Labs Chemistry Address: 3 East Benjamin Drive New Martinsville 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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals - including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia - and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.