Medical Lab Technician at RWJBarnabas Health – NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000244010

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.94 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: Clinical laboratory personnel, as members of the health care delivery team, are responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results, which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of physiological and pathological conditions in humans,

Quality clinical laboratory testing is evidenced by performing the correct test, on the right person, at the right time, producing accurate test results, with the best outcome, in the most cost-effective manner,

Qualifications:

Required:

Associates Degree in Medical Technology,

Preferred:

ASCP Certification

2 to 3 years clinical laboratory experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Per-Diem

Evening Shift

Every other weekend

Essential Functions:

Performs all testing as per standard operating procedures,

Performs bench work in all trained areas,

Ability to keep up with and maintain desired turn-around times,

Serves as a resource person for technical questions and problem resolution,

Troubleshoots problem specimens and interacts with medical staff and hospital staff, as necessary,

Assists in training and orienting new lab employees, hospital employees and students ,

Quality Control is performed and documented as scheduled in the same manner as patient samples, resolving all QC failures with immediate corrective action, documentation and notification to the supervisor, or designee,

Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples and is completed on time and accurately documented,

Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems,

Utilizes the Information Systems and interfaces to accurately enter or modify reacquisitions, enter or edit patient results, enter result or order comments, enter QC results, provide corrective action for QC failure, verify completion of tests assigned to a bench, monitor testing turn-around times and look up results,

Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples,

Institutes immediate corrective action when performance is unacceptable,

Troubleshoots testing issues as applicable,

Communicated problems/issues to the supervisor or designee,

Ensures the Medical Director or designee are communicated to appropriately, as necessary,

Provides oversight of technical operations in the absence of the supervisor, as needed,

Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees,

During stressful or frustrating conditions is able to solve problems and be understanding and supportive of other people,

Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately

Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff