Medical Technologist (MT)
About The Position
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Medical Technologists are professional health caregivers who constantly seek performance improvement in all areas of Laboratory analysis. The Medical Technologist will interact and service all age groups including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. They must be proficient in phlebotomy for the groups (if applicable). All technicians and technologists are generalists and must be able to perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology. They must have the ability to perform instrument maintenance and be competent to interpret calibrations and QC. They must be able to prioritize work and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrates knowledge/competence in providing service to patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Demonstrates knowledge/competence in the performance of diagnostic testing applying Det Norske Veritas (DNV) patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of patient care.
- Ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity.
- Ability to prioritize work and situational professional demands.
- Professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress.
- Professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, physicians and employees.
- West Virginia DHHR Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License, if applicable.
- Primary Source Verification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Alternative degrees in science and U.S. military laboratory training can be accepted if CLIA alternative education requirements are shown to have been met.
Responsibilities
- Perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology.
- Perform instrument maintenance.
- Interpret calibrations and QC.
- Prioritize work and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
- Interact and service all age groups including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Be proficient in phlebotomy (if applicable).
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
