Job Description

Salary : $44,320.00 - $66,480.00 Annually
Location : McDowell, WV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Continuous - MT/MLS
Department: Health Facilities
Division: Welch Community Hospital
Opening Date: 07/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Welch Community Hospital - McDowell County, WV
Multiple Positions Available

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 Laboratory Technicians and/or 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

None.

Licensure/Certifications:

One of the following licensures:

MLS: West Virginia Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner - Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLP-MLS).

OR

MLT: West Virginia Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner - Laboratory Technician (CLP-MLT)

Experience:

None.

About the Organization

Welch Community Hospital, located in Welch, West Virginia, is the only acute care hospital in McDowell County. This hospital provides a wide scope of care and services, which includes a 55-bed acute care hospital, a 24/7, 365 days per year physician-staffed Emergency Room, an eight-bed ICU, full-service Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary department, Laboratory, Radiology, and Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy. The hospital also operates an outpatient Rural Health Clinic, a Surgery Clinic, an OB/GYN staffed Women's Health Clinic, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training Center. By providing these crucial healthcare services, Welch is positioned as the top provider of quality healthcare in McDowell County and Southern West Virginia.
Discover the amazing benefits awaiting you if employed by the State of West Virginia. With approximately 10 hours of annual leave and 12 hours of sick leave accruing monthly, your time off is secure and grows with your tenure. Ensure your health with comprehensive coverage Plan for the future with confidence through our and options. Take advantage of programs like and tuition assistance. West Virginia offers more than just a job-it's a commitment to your well-being and future.

Part-time permanent employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year, are eligible to receive benefits. Temporary employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for insurance benefits only.

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