Medical Technologist Generalist - Second Shift

Medical Technologist Generalist - Second Shift

Location:

United States, West Virginia, Morgantown

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Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, preventative maintenance, and review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• 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:
  Medical Laboratory Scientist license or Trainee license.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

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

Experience:

• Experience as a Medical Technologist.

• Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion, meeting productivity levels and following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures.
• 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.
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
• Recognize testing inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patient and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines to ensure 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 a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit for extended periods of time.

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents that may cause serious disease.

• 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.

This position will train for 10-12 weeks on dayshift in Hematology and Chemistry. Once trained, this employee will work an evening shift including rotating weekends and holidays.

A degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician is preferred. Applicants holding Bachelor of Science degrees in a related science such as Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry must have one year of pertinent full-time experience or training in a clinical laboratory setting to be eligible for state licensure. State licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire, 30 days preferred.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 101 WVUH Clinical Labs Chemistry

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia