Senior Technologist Stem Cell Lab

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

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a Medical Technologist to perform and analyze routine and advanced laboratory tests within licensure scope. You will ensure accuracy, quality, and timely results while supporting SOP development and inventory management.

Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy as needed, and clear communication with nurses and physicians. The role requires state licensure and relevant MT certification; day shift in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field with CLIA experience.
• State licensure as required by the service location.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze basic and advanced samples following SOPs.
• Contribute to SOP development and implementation for accuracy.
• Assist in development and evaluation of new test procedures.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Perform quality control procedures and maintain equipment.
• Conduct phlebotomy as needed.
• Document findings and communicate results to clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Chemistry/Biology degree with clinical lab training

30+ years experience with CLIA grandfathered exception

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 basic and advanced clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in a specific laboratory discipline by standard operating policies and procedures. Is the subject matter expert in specific laboratory discipline. 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:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience, 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:

• MD: No State License Required
• OH: No State License Required
• PA: No State License Required
• WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License issued by the WV Department of Health

Preferredqualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

Experience

• Two (2) years of 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 basic and advanced samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Provide input into the development of standard operating policies and procedures (SOP) and follow those procedures to produce accurate reproducible results
• Assist in the scanning, development, evaluation, and implementation of new test procedures.
• Assure an adequate supply of reagents, solutions and/or therapeutic products by restocking and assisting with inventory to complete necessary testing/requests according to the standard operating policies and procedures
• Perform and reviews required quality control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/ instrumentation to assure timely accurate reproducible test results insuring quality patient care
• 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.
• 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 advanced 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

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

104 WVUH Clinical Labs Bone Marrow

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.