100277 - Medical Technologist

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. May 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. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control. 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. 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. Working environment includes exposure to odors and potential agents causing disease. Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day shift, Non-Exempt. Location: WV Weirton area; WVU Medicine WVUHS Home Care context; opportunity within WVU Medicine’s clinical laboratory services.