Medical Lab Technician

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician, Evening Shift. This role performs routine laboratory procedures using computerized instrumentation and manual methods. The medical center is part of CentraState Healthcare/Atlantic Health system, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) required.
• Previous experience in laboratory services preferred.
• ASCP registration preferred.
• HEW registration preferred.
• NCA registration preferred.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Knowledge of LIS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing of blood and body fluid specimens using automated analyzers, as well as manual methods, accurately and according to lab procedure manuals.
• Completes work before end of shift, including resolving outstanding specimens.
• Reports tests accurately, and within timed guidelines, and according to lab procedure.
• Consistently verifies critical results and follows critical value policy, including proper documentation.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture collections.
• Utilizes logs, reports, etc to research computer issues.
• Accurately accessions and collects specimens in the LIS.
• Performs quality control testing on all laboratory reagents.
• Accurately assess quality control results and takes appropriate action regarding out of range results.
• Properly documents QC results in computer and/or log sheets with corrective action taken.
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation according to manufacturer's operation manuals and lab procedure manuals.
• Performs maintenance on time according to defined schedule.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate steps to correct problems.
• Accurately calibrates equipment.
• Trains students and new employees. Trains according to checklists, and within given timeframes. Approves/Signs new employees as successfully completing training.
• Provides technical guidance to Assistant Lab technicians and phlebotomists.
• Performs departmental inventory when needed.
• Fulfills requirements of Clinical Ladder I/II.
• Enters results accurately in computer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree