[ref. m4447702] Medical technologist/microbiology/molecular, laboratory, full time flexible (23906)

Description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Medical Technologist.

Job Duties

Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each work station. Stores for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols.

Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed by the laboratory.

Provides Blood Bank coverage as required.

Maintains computerized log entries of specimens received and aliquoted.

Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures.

Follows the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each work station. This encompasses the entire operation of each instrument including: maintenance, start-up, operation, data entry, verification of results, quality control, shut down, and linearity checks.

Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the work station manual; maintains work station equipment maintenance logs.

Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems.

Notifies supervisor of impending shortages of supplies as necessary to keep materials at adequate inventory levels.

Calls in all critical results to nursing units, ER, ICU's, etc. according to the critical report policy, and documents calls into laboratory information system.

Follows established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIESParticipates in mandated annual educational programs and in-service meetings.Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed.Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift's lead technologist as scheduled.Performs other related duties as required.BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation and ExperienceMeets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist:BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) or90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school orBachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training orHolds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989.Other certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.SkillsBasic data entry skills preferred.Good oral and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDSChemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology Laboratory.Mainly sedentary.Manual dexterity.Protective clothing worn: gloves, lab coat, protective glasses or face shield

Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

+ Bachelors or better in MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

+ Bachelors or better in Chemistry

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ *Heart Saver

Preferred

+ Medical Technologist

+ Med Lab Scientist