Medical Laboratory Technician, Full Time, Days - Atlantic Urgent Care - Mountain Lakes

Atlantic Health System • Mountain Lakes, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for routine testing and compiling data from tests in medical laboratory for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of Medical Technologist. Responsible for a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event. Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA. Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department. Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects. Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP eligible.
• 2+ years prior experience or experience in Med lab tech position.
• If MT or MLS not specified, must provide transcript.
• If foreign diploma, must provide foreign equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids under supervision.
• Performs a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in laboratory tests.
• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies.
• Adheres to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area.
• Documents corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Prepares reagents and maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures.
• Manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities and problem solving.
• Contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements for various authorities.
• Maintains clear communications shift-to-shift and with leadership.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings and projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED