100277 - Medical Technologist

WVU Medicine•Weirton, WV

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across all laboratory disciplines according to standard operating policies and procedures. Understand testing method principles; perform quality control and preventative maintenance; and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The role processes and analyzes samples, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs routine and basic testing, and takes corrective action when results are inconsistent. It may also involve phlebotomy, quality-control summaries, completing reports, and communicating findings to nurses and physicians. The position works with other healthcare staff to address problems and interpret laboratory results, while maintaining accurate records and following safety, security, and infection-control requirements. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is based at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. Work may involve strong or unpleasant odors and exposure to agents that may cause serious disease. Physical activities include lifting and carrying materials or equipment, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and potentially sitting for extended periods.

Requirements

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, an HCTP license or trainee license issued by the West Virginia Department of Health is required.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, or a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with the CLIA grandfathered exception.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team with coworkers, supervisors, other staff and customers, including patients.
Knowledge of 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, meet customary productivity levels, and follow 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.
May perform quality-control summaries.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and report findings to nurses and/or physicians.
Work with other 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 with concern for individual needs with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public.