Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities Follow the laboratory's procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results. Follow the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance. Identify indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either make corrections or notify the Lab Supervisor. Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment areas. Understand all checklists and be able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position. Adhere to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA. Provide positive, warm, and friendly customer service in all interactions. Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere. Complete other duties as directed. Qualifications At least 18 years of age. High school graduate or equivalent. Keyboarding experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. One year of clerical experience preferred. One year of clinical experience preferred. Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an associate degree in chemistry, biology, or related science. Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology; or a fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for the military enlisted occupational specialty of "Medical Laboratory Specialist". Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency preferred. Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply. Salary (New Jersey Applicants Only) $32.00 - $36.50 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Disability, life, and long-term care insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Flexible Spending accounts. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match. Paid annual leave, volunteer time off pay, bereavement leave, emergency leave bank. Overtime pay, holiday pay, and double-time compensation for holidays worked. Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family. Bonuses: recruitment bonus and patient care performance bonus. Equal Opportunity Employment Patient First is an equal opportunity employer offering an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Patient First