Location
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
The Medical Technologist is responsible for obtaining specimens, performing laboratory analyses, and accurately reporting test results according to departmental standards and hospital policies. Key duties include conducting all required tests, performing instrument preventive maintenance, and documenting all quality control procedures.
Candidates must possess a Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a related field, along with eligibility for ASCP certification and a WV License, or an associate degree with eligibility for certification and a WV License. Required abilities include performing venipuncture/capillary punctures and demonstrating the capacity to address the special needs of diverse patient age groups.
Rivers Health is seeking a LBEN (low benefits) MT in the Laboratory. This position will be responsible for the following duties:
Obtain specimens, performs analysis and reports test results within
department standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Responsible to: Section Heads, Quality Coordinator, Laboratory
Manager and Pathologist
Nature of supervision received: Direct
Positions directly supervised: None
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
1. Collect specimens from patients in a manner that supports the quest
relations policy of the hospital.
1. Conducts all tests with departmental policy and procedures.
1. Observe and note test results, documenting and retesting any
procedures that fall out of acceptable range.
1. Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated
Volume of test during course of assignment in area.
1. Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and
all other hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
1. Conduct’s instrument preventive maintenance as required by
Departmental policies and procedures on all equipment, as directed
by departmental section head.
1. Performs and documents all quality control as a routine part of
general testing.
1. Performs proficiency testing as designed by section head in assigned
area.
1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving
on quality improvement teams.
1. Other duties that may be assigned.
1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
Education and formal training: Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related field plus
eligibility for ASCP and/or associate degree in applied science or related field plus eligibility for certification by ASCP and WV License.
None. Three years or greater of general staff tech experience preferred.
Must be able to perform vein and/or (capillary) punctures. Must be able to read and understand laboratory instruction manuals. Must demonstrate the ability to identify and address the special needs of the ages of patients including neonates, adolescents, pediatrics, and geriatrics and can effectively communicate with the patient.
Physical requirements: Must be able see and understand test instruments and results, and have
manual dexterity to handle test equipment, collect specimens and be able to communicate to the patient’s pertinent information concerning the collection of the specimen and test procedures. Required to handle frequent physical, mental, and emotional demands.