Senior Medical Technologist Blood Bank

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Perform and analyze basic and advanced clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in a specific laboratory discipline by standard operating policies and procedures. Is the subject matter expert in specific laboratory discipline. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

For West Virginia Labs :

1.Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology / Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor degree in a physical, chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training / experience.

2. WV Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 90 days of hire.

For Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland Labs :

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology / Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor of Science in a physical, chemical or biological science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

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

EXPERIENCE :

1. Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist

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.

1. Process and analyze basic and advanced samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.

2. Provide input into the development of standard operating policies and procedures (SOP) and follow those procedures to produce accurate reproducible results

3. Assist in the scanning, development, evaluation, and implementation of new test procedures.

4. Assure an adequate supply of reagents, solutions and / or therapeutic products by restocking and assisting with inventory to complete necessary testing / requests according to the standard operating policies and procedures

5. Perform and reviews required quality control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment / instrumentation to assure timely accurate reproducible test results insuring quality patient care

6. Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures

7. Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.

8. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

9. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and / or physicians.

10. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

11. Perform routine and advanced laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

12. Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.

13. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.

14. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.

15. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

16. 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 : 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.

1. Work requires strength and / or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

2. 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.

1. Work around strong or unpleasant odors.

2. May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.

2. Able to communicate effectively.

3. Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff / customers, including patients.

4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description :

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Exempt / Non-Exempt :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company :

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center :

116 WVUH Clinical Labs Blood Bank

Address :

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability / disability or Veteran status.