Lifepoint Health·Wytheville, Virginia
The Medical Technologist is responsible for collecting and analyzing bodily fluids and patient samples using automated equipment to ensure accurate diagnoses. They must maintain quality assurance standards and document findings according to organizational guidelines.
Your experience matters, Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Tech (MT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
We are a small laboratory, focusing on accuracy, patient care and safety. We have a large test menu offering reliable results to help guide clinical decisions and treatments. We are a highly motivated, dependable laboratory, accredited by the Joint Commission, and play a vital role in accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and overall patient well-being.
How you’ll contribute
Follows standardized procedures and prepares patient samples for testing.
Collects and analyzes bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities, including blood samples for transfusions.
Operates laboratory equipment safely and effectively.
Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits; reports and documents findings according to organizational standards.
Performs automated testing using computerized instruments and equipment.
Conducts Quality Assurance to ensure accuracy and reliability of equipment and results.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicants preferred to have a Bachelor’s degree in Science. Additional requirements include:
· Licensure through ASCP or AMT preferred
WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Applicants are preferred to have a Bachelor's degree in Science. Licensure through ASCP or AMT is also preferred.
Market context
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