What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician - (Welch Hospital) position at WV Department of Health Facilities?
General Description - Welch Community Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for Medical Technologist positions. These positions involve performing advanced laboratory work to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Successful applicants will conduct complex medical laboratory tests in areas such as:
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Bacteriology
- Serology
- Blood Banking
In addition to conducting tests, these positions may provide technical assistance and consultation to Medical Laboratory Technicians or other medical professionals. Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position.
Successful applicants must:
- Must possess appropriate certification or licensure as required for Medical Technologist positions in West Virginia.
- Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test.
- All employees are subject to drug testing for probable cause, as set forth in agency and bureau policies.
Welch Community Hospital is a tobacco-free campus.
As a condition of employment, a background check will be completed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviews of:
- Criminal records
- Abuse registry records
- Driving records
- Employment history
- Education and training
Providing false or incomplete information, failure to cooperate, or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of employment, dismissal, or denial of transfer, regardless of when discovered.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities
- Organizing workflow and allocating tasks among medical laboratory technicians.
- Providing technical assistance and acting as a resource when the Laboratory Supervisor is unavailable.
- Offering input on laboratory policies and procedures.
- Conducting and assessing complex clinical laboratory tests within the licensed scope, including: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Bacteriology, Serology, Blood Banking.
- Demonstrating understanding of method principles and performing quality control measures.
- Performing preventive maintenance and evaluating results for accuracy and adherence to critical limits.
- These positions may be assigned to a specialty area and carry higher responsibility and discretion within that area.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None.
One of the following licensures:
- MLS: West Virginia Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner - Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLP-MLS).
- MLT: West Virginia Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner - Laboratory Technician (CLP-MLT)
Experience: None.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,320.00 - $66,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Welch, WV 24801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $44,320 - $66,480