Staff Medical Technologist/Technician Day Shift Chemistry

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across disciplines. The role involves quality control, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy, and reporting results to nurses and physicians.

The position supports rotating weekends and holidays and requires state licensure where applicable. Ideal candidates hold an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science and ASCP/AMT certification if possible, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples within scope of policies and procedures.
• Set up, run, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Perform quality control and infection control procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed.
• Complete forms and report findings to clinicians.
• Communicate results and collaborate with healthcare staff.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate in chemical/biological sciences

Job description

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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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

Preferredqualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

Experience

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

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.
• 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 takes 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 rotating weekends and holidays.

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

101 WVUH Clinical Labs Chemistry

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.