Medical Technologist I

Iconma Portal•North Bergen, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing activities, including moderately difficult to complex tasks, and reports results. The role performs analytical testing accurately, precisely, and promptly; handles and processes specimens; analyzes specimens using approved procedures; reviews and releases test results; and maintains complete on-site testing records. The technologist follows laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, and quality-control guidelines. The role also helps identify and address issues affecting testing or result reporting, reports STAT or critical results according to department procedures, supports customers and laboratory personnel, maintains the department and its reagents and test kits, reviews and trains on new procedures, attends training and educational meetings, and may participate in regulatory inspections. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The position is located in North Bergen, New Jersey, and/or Hackensack, New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology; or a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433, published March 14, 1990.
For applicants with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, a minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Ability to interact with other departments.
Good customer service skills, as contact with clients may be required.
Protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Blood bank and generalist experience required.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing, including moderately difficult to complex tasks.
Perform assigned analytical testing accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain supporting records.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and departmental SOPs.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines.
Adhere to laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Report STAT and critical results to clients according to department procedures.
When applicable, answer questions from customers or other laboratory personnel.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
Maintain the general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, when applicable, opened dates.
Review and train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department meetings and additional training or educational meetings.
Participate in applicable safety training sessions.
When needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.