Medical Technologist

Job Description

Medical Technologists are professional health caregivers who constantly seek performance improvement in all areas of Laboratory analysis. He/she will interact and service all age groups including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

They must be proficient in phlebotomy for the groups. All technicians and technologists are generalists and must be able to perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology.

They must have the ability to perform instrument maintenance and be competent to interpret calibrations and QC. They must be able to prioritize work and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.

Education
Bachelors in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology science

Certification & Licensures
West Virginia DHHR Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License if applicable
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ˜Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved within six months of employment, updated annually

Qualifications
¢ Demonstrates knowledge/competence in providing service to patients of all ages including: neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric
¢ Demonstrates knowledge/competence in the performance of diagnostic testing applying The Joint Commission patient safety practices in all aspects of patient care
¢ Ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity required
¢ Ability to prioritize work and situational professional demands required
¢ Professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress required
¢ Professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, physicians and employees required

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .

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