MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LABORATORY PER DIEM $32.50 TO $36.50/HR 23567

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.
• Fulfills the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each work station.
• Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the work station manual.
• 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.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

• Education and Experience: Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist.
• Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989.

Skills

• Other certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.
• Basic Data Entry Skills Preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Mainly sedentary.
• Manual dexterity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth through robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Salary

Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range $32.50 to $36.50 PER HOUR