Medical Technologist, $10,000 sign on bonus

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description:

• 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 for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Requirements:

• For West Virginia Labs:
  • WV Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 90 days of hire if performing final result reporting of moderate/high complexity testing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor degree in a physical, chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience.
  • OR under CLIA for new hires that performed testing prior to April 24, 1995:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed before analyzing patient specimens.
• For Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland Labs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor of Science in a physical, chemical or biological science.
  • OR under CLIA for new hires that performed testing prior to April 24, 1995:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed before analyzing patient specimens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Experience as a Medical Technologist.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and analyze samples timely and orderly, ensuring 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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:

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Professional Development:

• Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement