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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Lead Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Clinical Laboratory Science, or a bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science with one year of clinical laboratory training or experience, or 30 or more years of previous experience under the CLIA grandfathered exception.
  • Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided; West Virginia requires a High Complexity Testing Personnel license issued by the West Virginia Department of Health.
  • Three years of medical technologist or medical laboratory technician experience.
  • Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work well as a team with coworkers, supervisors, staff, customers, and patients.
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment.
  • Ability to work around strong or unpleasant odors and possible exposure to agents that may cause serious disease.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the daily workflow of the laboratory area to ensure laboratory needs are met.
  • Coordinate staffing schedules.
  • Provide feedback to the manager or director on staff performance.
  • Coordinate special projects related to quality and performance measures.
  • Train and supervise medical technologists.
  • Serve as a point of contact for departmental concerns.
  • Process and analyze samples in a timely and orderly fashion while following accurate-identification procedures.
  • Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments according to policies and procedures.
  • Take appropriate quality-control action in all technical areas and follow infection-control procedures.
  • Perform quality-control summaries as needed.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
  • Complete forms and report findings to nurses or physicians.
  • Interact with healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient laboratory results within the framework of medical technology.
  • Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated clinical laboratory area.
  • Recognize testing inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Maintain patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
  • Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines to ensure 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 professionally with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or American Medical Technologists.

About the Company

WVU Medicine

Academic health system

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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