Microbiology Medical Technologist

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. Candidate should have basic microbiology knowledge and practical experience in bacterial culture techniques, including inoculation, incubation, and isolation. Must be able to handle and process common clinical specimen types accurately and follow established laboratory protocols.

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.
Basic microbiology knowledge and practical experience in bacterial culture techniques, including inoculation, incubation, and isolation.
Able to handle and process common clinical specimen types accurately and follow established laboratory protocols.
Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/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).

Responsibilities

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