Medical Technologist I

Iconma Portal•North Bergen, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing activities, reports results, and handles tasks ranging from moderately difficult to complex. The role requires accurate, precise, and timely analytical testing, adherence to specimen-handling and testing procedures, and complete documentation of patient results and laboratory activities. The technologist follows applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, and quality-control requirements; identifies and addresses problems affecting test performance; and reports critical or STAT results according to department procedures. The position also involves maintaining the department, reviewing and training on procedures, attending training and educational meetings, and supporting inspections when needed. The role is located in North Bergen, New Jersey, 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 candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, at least one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required.
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.
Ability to protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing and reporting of results, including moderately difficult to complex tasks.
Perform assigned analytical testing accurately, precisely, and on time.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and department standard operating procedures.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
Adhere to quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Follow established policies and procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them, or promptly notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Report STAT or critical results to clients according to department procedures.
Answer questions from customers or other laboratory personnel, if applicable.
Maintain complete records of testing performed on-site.
Maintain the general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents and test kits have received dates and expiration dates, and opened dates where applicable.
Review and train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department meetings and additional training or educational meetings.
Participate in applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual and the location and use of applicable safety equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections when needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.