Hematology

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work dayshift in Hematology and Chemistry including rotating weekends. This position will work two holidays a year on afternoon shift. The Medical Technologist/Technician performs and analyzes clinical laboratory tests in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. This includes understanding method principles, performing quality control, performing preventative maintenance, and reviewing and analyzing results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Requirements

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 OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception.
Experience as a Medical Technologist.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of our 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 report 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.