Medical Technologist (MTMLS) Evening Shift

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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.

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

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

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

4. May perform quality control summaries.

5. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

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

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

8. Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

10. Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.

11. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately neatly and legibly.

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

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

14. 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.

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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.