Medical Tech Blood Bank Dayshift Job Morgantown area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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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, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD (no state license required), OH and PA (no state license required), WV (Medical Laboratory Scientist license or trainee license).

Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science or a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30+ years of prior experience concurrent with the CLIA grandfathered exception.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience as a Medical Technologist.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion, meeting usual productivity levels while 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 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 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 of 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 Description

This position will train for 6 to 8 weeks. Once trained the candidate will work rotating weekends and holidays.

Schedule

40 hours per week. Shift: Day (United States of America). Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt).

Company

West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH, West Virginia University Health System).

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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