MT/MLT Hematology Dayshift Part-Time

About the role

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.

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 according 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 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 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 a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • MD: No State License required
  • OH: No State License required
  • PA: No State License required
  • WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, 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 as a Medical Technologist.

Skills

• 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.

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 periods 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.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Shift: Day
• This employee will work in Hematology including rotating weekends and holidays.

This is a non-exempt position located at 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia, within the WVUH Clinical Labs Hematology and Coagulation department.