Medical Technologist

WVU Medicine

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across all laboratory disciplines in accordance with 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, carries out routine and basic laboratory testing, and takes corrective action when results are inconsistent. The Medical Technologist may perform phlebotomy and quality-control summaries, completes forms and reports findings to nurses and physicians, and works with other healthcare workers to address problems and interpret laboratory results. The position also requires accurate specimen and patient records, adherence to applicable safety and infection-control requirements, and professional communication with patients, families, visitors, healthcare providers, staff, and the public. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a varied shift at RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia. The work may involve unpleasant odors and exposure to agents that can cause serious disease. Physical demands include lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment; extended periods of sitting may also be required.

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, a High Complexity Testing Personnel (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; alternatively, 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 a team with coworkers, supervisors, staff, customers, and patients.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment; may sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly manner, meet customary productivity levels, and follow procedures for accurate identification.
Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate quality-control action 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.
Interact 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 area of the clinical laboratory.
Recognize testing inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
Maintain patient and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for maintaining 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, departmental and hospital staff, and the public.