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Job Summary Implements the goals of the department by providing professional services, including performance of clinical laboratory examinations, quality control, instrument maintenance and evaluation, test management, supplies inventory and other functions necessary to the attainment of section goals.

Essential Functions Adheres to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results

Follows the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director

Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory

Performs and documents maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate

Ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies

Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures

Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources

In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift

Explains procedures and lab tests to colleagues, newly hired staff, hospital personnel, students or volunteers taking into consideration language and educational level.

Participates in required amount of continuing education hours for self-development and skilled job performance. (Participates in online CME’s offered by CAP

Reviews all hospital and departmental policies and procedures annually.

Identifies unserviceable equipment and reports to supervisor

Properly discards outdated material

Ensures all reagents/QC material is annotated when opened

Uses proper PPE during laboratory testing

Uses proper technique for disposing of sharps, infectious and regulated medical waste

Uses proper technique for managing blood and chemical spills

Politely answers the telephone and transfers calls appropriately

Answers phone within 3 rings

Ensures proper specimen identification correct before accepting (i.e. account number, medical record number, date of birth, prefix, name)

Contacts clinic for problem specimens and annotates in specimen rejection book.

Describes unit safety plan and knows location of manual in the laboratory.

Identifies potential or actual unsafe environmental situations.

Accurately documents endorsements to the covering technologist.

Performs and documents daily quality control and maintenance

Notifies supervisor and/or pathologist of discrepancies and problem equipment

Describes the capabilities, limitations and special applications of each item of equipment.

Demonstrates basic operating and safety procedures for equipment items. .

Reports routine problems with equipment.

Identifies emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure.

Maintains a complete record of all routine and emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment

Participates in Service Improvement projects

Adheres to all Infection Control, Environment of Care and Safety procedures including but not limited to appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Minimum Education/Certifications Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or equivalent preferred; Associate degree acceptable if experience criteria are met (must meet NJ State Department of Health regulation for Technologist). Subsequent to the receipt of an Associate degree, one (1) year of full time experience in an acceptable clinical laboratory; for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree, satisfactory completion of one (1) year of clinical practicum, or one (1) year of full time experience in an acceptable clinical laboratory.

Minimum Work Experience Medical Technologist - 2+ years’ experience as a Medical Technologist preferred Previous experience as in a hospital laboratory setting preferred. New graduates welcome.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Professional-Clinical / varies based on status of PD, PT, FT

Physical Demands Analysis: Requires the use of computer terminals and telephones; Requires working irregular hours (evenings, nights, weekends); Working Conditions: Frequent contact with water and alcohol gels (hand washing and cleaning); Hazardous working conditions in which the individual may be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation and body fluids.

CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $40/hr-$46/hr

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect rates provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan

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