Medical Laboratory Technologist

West Virginia Fertility Institute, part of a leading IVF practice in the Southeast, is currently seeking a certified Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist for our established Charleston, WV clinic. MLT will operate sophisticated equipment to perform tests on samples of patients’ blood, urine, semen, and other fluids and tissues.

Candidates:

• Must have heavy microscope and manual counting experience
• Strong pipetting skills.
• Will conduct semen analysis
• Are able to recognize abnormal or unexpected results and initiates follow-up or corrective actions.
• Communicate results to physicians and nurses.
• Provide patient results as a physician designee.
• Must have demonstratable pipette expertise.
• Function well in time sensitive, fast paced work environment.
• Will be required to draw blood.
• Monitor lab equipment and document findings
• Monitor of lab supplies, report to supervisor needed reorders
• Schedule patients
• Provide weekend coverage for lab on a rotating schedule.
• Must be flexible.
• Must be comfortable rooming patients, giving results, answer questions about embryo/sperm storage.

Position Requirements:

This profession entails working with patients’ bodily fluids, which may contain contagious diseases and other contaminants. Laboratories typically have sterilization and infection-control programs designed to limit the exposure risk. These professionals have to be focused, with strong attention to detail. They need analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. Good communication skills are required for working with patients, lab customers, coworkers, and medical staff.

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited two-year technical school or community college, Bachelor’s degree from four-year college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or another health technology is required.
• Coursework in chemistry, biology, anatomy, immunology, laboratory management, medical ethics, microbiology, parasitology, and physiology.
• MLT, MLS, MT, or CLS certification required.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microscopy: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person