100277 - Medical Technologist

WVU Medicine•Weirton, WV

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 position processes and analyzes samples, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs routine and basic laboratory testing, and takes corrective action when testing inconsistencies occur. It may also involve phlebotomy, quality control summaries, completing reports, and communicating findings to nurses and physicians. The role works with other healthcare staff to address problems and interpret patient laboratory results within the scope of medical technology. The employee must follow laboratory, hospital, state, and federal requirements for safety, security, and infection control; keep patient and specimen records accurately; and communicate professionally with patients, families, visitors, healthcare workers, and the public. Work may require physical activity such as lifting, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment, as well as extended periods of sitting. The work environment may include strong or unpleasant odors and exposure to agents that can cause serious disease.

Requirements

Possess current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided; no state license is required in Maryland, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, while West Virginia requires a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License or a Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health.
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 a CLIA grandfathered exception.
Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able 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 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 promptly and orderly, meeting usual productivity levels and following procedures for accurate identification.
Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate quality-control action in 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 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 attentively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public.