Medical Technologist I

Cynet Systems•North Bergen, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing and reporting of results, including moderately difficult to complex tasks. Executes assigned analytical testing procedures accurately, precisely, and on time. The role requires blood bank and generalist experience. Training will take place at a facility in Hackensack, New Jersey, for approximately one month, followed by a transition to the primary facility in North Bergen, New Jersey. The position follows laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory, privacy, quality-control, and safety requirements. It also involves documenting testing and quality activities, reviewing and releasing results, supporting department training, and maintaining the laboratory’s records and general appearance.

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.
Blood bank and generalist experience required.
At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is required for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Ability to interact effectively with other departments.
Strong customer service skills for client contact.
Protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Required credentialing: annual influenza vaccination; hepatitis B vaccination or completion of a declination form; MMR vaccination; and varicella vaccination.
Drug-panel screening must include cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, 6-monoacetylmorphine, oxycodones/oxymorphones, PCP, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, methadone, and MDMA.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
Tdap vaccination is recommended.
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, result reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient specimens and maintain records demonstrating this practice.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and department standard operating procedures.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines.
Adhere to quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, resolve them or promptly notify the senior technologist or supervisor, and document corrective actions when systems deviate from established specifications.
Follow department procedures for reporting STAT and critical results to stakeholders.
Answer questions from internal personnel or customers, if applicable.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site and 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 other training or educational meetings.
Participate in applicable safety training, know the location and contents of the safety manual, and know the location and use of applicable safety equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.