Lead Medical Technologist / Willingboro

Lead Medical Technologist

Location: Burlington Hospital - 2 Sunset Rd

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Job Information: Lead Medical Technologist - Willingboro, Dayshift, Full-time.

Blood Bank experience.

Work Schedule: Hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm plus every other weekend (Sat & Sun).

Work the Blood Bank bench & cross train in Hematology.

Summary: Supports and provides technical expertise in analyzing, interpreting and validating laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological materials 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. Correctly operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.
• Provides Outstanding Customer Service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates, coaches and provides technical expertise to staff, students and trainees. Liaison between staff and supervisor. Assumes responsibility in the absence of supervisor.
• Reviews, evaluates quality control, proficiency, and competency. Oversees the development and implementation of procedures and their changes.
• 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: At least two years' experience as a Medical Technologist in specified discipline or 2 years of experience as a Medical Lab Technician with a bachelor's degree is equivalent. Good Interpersonal and time management skills.

Required Education: Minimum of bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biological or chemical science or other relevant field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure: Valid certification as a Medical Technologist or meets CLIA '88 educational requirements for moderate and high complexity testing. ASCP certification preferred.

Hourly Rate: $34.10 - $53.01 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.