Graduate Medical Technologist
Graduate Medical Technologist
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Location: Berkeley Medical Center (BMC)
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR24-30976
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Performs a broad range of laboratory tests (biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immuno-hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of the assessment of the health of human beings) in the clinical laboratory. Job tasks may include specimen processing, laboratory test performance, or laboratory test reporting and other tasks requiring broad exercise of judgment and responsibility. Ability to perform job responsibilities with little direct supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program or equivalent training, education, and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science for one year of full-time laboratory training and/or generalist training.
- Pending American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent nationally recognized Medical Technology certification or categorical certification (restricted to the discipline in which certification is held).
- Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a Medical Technologist trainee.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section supervisor, Laboratory Manager or Medical Director.
- Sets up, runs, maintains, and adjusts laboratory instruments, according to standard operating procedures. Must be able to use independent judgment and knowledge to perform related tasks.
- Provides critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria.
- Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work duties to accomplish daily objectives.
- Maintains adequate inventory supplies and notifies supervisor of shortages.
- Follows hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and the public.
- Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in safe, functional, and sanitary conditions.
- Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in a manner that demonstrates professionalism.
- Provides in-service training to other laboratory personnel and new employees within designated area.
- Performs quality control procedures in accordance with department policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.
- Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8 to 10-hour shift.
- Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- This position may require unsupervised access to restricted areas.
- May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
- May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
- Able to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center: 112 BMC Clinical Labs
Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia
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