Medical Technologist MT Per Diem - Microbiology / Voorhees

Virtua Health Medical Technologist

Analyzes, interprets, and validates laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure without direct supervision.
• Post analytically, validates results using established indicators, investigates deviations from the norm, recognizes trends or shifts, and applies corrective action.
• Performs, reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs pre-analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.
• Correctly operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.
• Provides Outstanding Customer Service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• Minimum of externship in a CLIA laboratory.
• Good Interpersonal and time management skills.
• Required Education: Minimum of bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological or chemical science or another relevant field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure: Valid certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalent or meets CLIA '88 educational requirements for moderate and high complexity testing. ASCP certification preferred. New graduate must successfully pass certification exam within 1 year of hire.

Hourly Rate: $43.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.