Medical Tech

WVU Medicine

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across all laboratory disciplines in accordance with standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles; perform quality control and preventive maintenance; and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The role also includes routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated clinical laboratory area, with other duties as assigned. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical (clinical) laboratory science, a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with a CLIA grandfathered exception. State licensure requirements depend on where services are provided. In West Virginia, a High Complexity Testing Personnel license or trainee license issued by the WV Department of Health is required. Certification by ASCP or AMT and experience as a Medical Technologist are preferred. This is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with WVU Health System subsidiary WMCH Weirton Medical Center, based at 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia. The work may involve exposure to strong or unpleasant odors and agents that may cause serious disease. Physical demands include lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, carrying materials and equipment, and possibly sitting for extended periods.

Requirements

Possess current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. No state license is required in Maryland, Ohio, or Pennsylvania; in West Virginia, a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) license or trainee license issued by the WV Department of Health is required.
Have a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with a CLIA grandfathered exception.
Be able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Communicate effectively.
Work well as a team with coworkers, supervisors, other staff and customers, including patients.
Have basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples promptly and orderly, meeting usual and customary productivity levels while following accurate identification procedures.
Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate quality-control actions in all technical areas and follow infection-control procedures for job-related functions.
Perform quality-control summaries when required.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.
Interact with healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient laboratory results within the framework of medical technology.
Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated clinical laboratory area.
Recognize testing inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
Maintain patient and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines to ensure a safe environment for workers, patients, and the public.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
Communicate and interact professionally and considerately with patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff, and the public.