Medical Laboratory Technician I

Friday and Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM in Clifton, NJ.

About the role

Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which you are qualified by education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results, including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report generation for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls, and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published March 14, 1990.
• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (required). Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (preferred).

Certifications

• ASCP Certification (preferred).

Skills

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried (assistance required for objects over 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses, all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Pay

Pay range: $23.10 - $38.12 per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for:
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®