Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Generalist w/Blood Bank

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

7d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Generalist with Blood Bank experience. This role involves performing accurate and timely laboratory testing in various sections, including bacteriology, serology, hematology, and chemistry. The position requires adherence to infection control practices, quality assurance standards, and the ability to operate automated equipment and perform manual methodologies. The technologist will also be responsible for reporting clinical data, performing statistical analysis, and instructing students and staff. A key aspect of the role involves demonstrating age-appropriate care during phlebotomy and other direct patient services, preparing samples, and ensuring the quality of results through proper quality control methods. Minor repairs and maintenance of analytical equipment are also part of the responsibilities. The role demands good judgment, prioritization skills, and meeting established turnaround times (TATs) in both routine and heavy workflow situations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science related field or HEW certification as a medical technologist in lieu of BS degree.
Previous clinical laboratory employment.
Familiarity with personal computers.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Generalist experience
Blood Bank experience

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological, chemical and/or related testing.
Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
Performs all testing accurately within assigned section using computer linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies.
Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with the technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results.
Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies in use.
Records appropriate workload statistics on a timely basis.
Instructs student technicians and staff members as required.
Counsels, advises, instructs, and provides technical guidance to staff members and/or students as required.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services.
Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis taking measures to ensure the appropriateness of sample and identity of the patient.
Uses knowledge of quality control methods in determining the acceptability of results.
Takes corrective action to identify causes and to correct problems.
Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in their assigned sections.
Meets established TATs during routine and heavy workflow; using good judgment and prioritizes tasks at hand.
Performs other duties as required.