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Wheeling Hospital

Medical Technologist

Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003

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CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 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 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 inconsistencies 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 the 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. Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Must possess current licensure as required by the 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 with one year of clinical lab training/experience, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with 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 Experience as a Medical Technologist. Other requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment. May sit for extended period of time. Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24 Shift:

Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center:

112 WH Clinical Labs Address:

1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer:

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination in all terms and conditions of employment. Eligibility and seniority information:

Seniority level

– Entry level;

Employment type

– Full-time;

Job function

– Research, Analyst, and Information Technology;

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