Medical Technologist Trainee

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This is a Medical Technologist training program, in which the incumbent learns and performs the clinical rotations under the direction and supervision of a training instructor within an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program. Incumbent is enrolled in a program and is expected to complete training curriculum, specified clinical rotations and specific hours of on-the-job training designated by the program/employer.

The Trainee performs a variety of indirect or direct laboratory tech duties as assigned. Upon completion of the program, the trainee must obtain WV Clinical Laboratory Trainee License as a Medical Technologist Trainee prior to transfer date from trainee to licensed trainee. A two-year commitment will commence upon the first day of active employment as a licensed Medical Technologist Trainee and no later than 30 days from degree conferment. The technologist has 3 years to obtain certification per WV regulations but 1 year is required for this program.

If licensure is not obtained, it will be in hospital's discretion whether Scholar will continue employment, and in what role. If Scholar desires to opt out of the laboratory services environment but utilize skills in an associated hospital department, management will consider but is not obligated to grant such a request.

Hospital will cover approved costs of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Baccalaureate program and be credited as senior year.

2.High school diploma or equivalent.

3.Obtain WV Clinical Laboratory Trainee License during clinical externship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1.Hospital work experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of

work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Complete all coursework associated with the MLS program achieving a GPA of 2.0 above within the timeframe of the accredited program. Maintains eligibility for program graduation.

2.Conduct all duties in conjunction with the program curriculum and safety standards.

3.Meets Standards of Behavior at accredited training program site and within hospital during mentored clinicals.

4.Commits to the schedule outlined during orientation and participates in hospital educational touch base meetings with designated clinical preceptors. Maintains required logbooks to document paid training and clinical hours.

5.Completes face to face clinical instruction and clinical rotations as necessary and agreed upon.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

2.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts.

3.Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

4.Must be able to work while wearing personal protective gear. Able to wear lead lab appropriate uniform for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English.

2.Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach.

3.Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center:

112 RMH Clinical Labs

Address:

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

West Virginia