Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist ILocation: North Bergen, NJOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $45.00–$50.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Night Shift: Sun – Thurs, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AMWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThis role is responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results. The Medical Technologist performs moderately difficult to complex tasks and carries out assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test resultsMaintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimensAnalyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs)Review and release test resultsFollow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelinesAdhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performedFollow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performanceIdentify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisorDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specificationsFollow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clientsAnswer questions from customers or other lab personnel, if applicableMaintain complete records of all testing performed on-siteMaintain general appearance of the departmentMake sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened datesReview/train on new proceduresAttend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetingsParticipate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual and know the location/use of all applicable safety equipmentParticipate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if neededPerform other duties as directed by supervisorRequired SkillsAbility to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneouslyMust interact with other departmentsContact with clients may be required; good customer service skills importantMust protect patient confidentiality at all timesEducation RequirementsBS in Medical Technology; OR BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; OR previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published March 14, 1990Required ExperienceMinimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing (required for candidates with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology)Work Environment / Physical RequirementsThis is a hospital site that requires additional credentialingOvertime expectedBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundImportant NotesThis position is at a hospital site that requires additional credentialing; candidates must be prepared to complete any facility-specific credentialing requirementsAbout the ClientThis client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry, serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, the organization operates at national scale while delivering diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and support patient health outcomes. The workforce includes laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics professionals, and business talent who collaborate across clinical and operational functions to serve patients at the most personal level.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-17353Industry: Healthcare