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WVU Medicine lists this Medical Technologist/Technician Dayshift Chemistry and Hematology opportunity in morgantown, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Scope of Work
Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science or Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
State requirements:
PA: No state license issued.
WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License or Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health.
MD: No state license issued.
OH: No state license issued.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Core Duties and 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.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and reports 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 patient 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.
Physical Requirements
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment.
May sit for extended periods of time.
Working Environment
Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.
Skills and Abilities
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.
Additional Job Information
This staff member will be trained in both Chemistry and Hematology. They will work rotating weekends and holidays.
Schedule and Compensation
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company Information
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 101 WVUH Clinical Labs Chemistry
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer:
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Worksite address
morgantown, WV, 26501, US
Who can apply
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