Medical Technologist

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

26d•$33 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey, is hiring a full-time Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for the night shift. The role performs routine laboratory procedures using computerized instrumentation and manual methods, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the laboratory section or shift. The position conducts and reports testing of blood and body fluid specimens, verifies and documents critical results, enters results in the computer, and performs quality-control testing and corrective actions. It also maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; trains students and new employees; provides technical guidance to laboratory support staff; performs inventory as needed; and ensures work is completed before the end of the shift, including resolving outstanding specimens. CentraState Healthcare System is a fully accredited, not-for-profit community health system serving central New Jersey in partnership with Atlantic Health System. The organization describes its work as providing comprehensive health services, advanced diagnostic and treatment options, disease prevention, and patient-focused care. It offers a Total Rewards package and opportunities for workforce development and career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, from an accredited institution.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Strong computer skills.
Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Medical Technologist.
ASCP certification.
HEW registration.
NCA certification.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing of blood and body fluid specimens using automated analyzers and manual methods, accurately and according to laboratory procedure manuals.
Report test results accurately, within timed guidelines, and according to laboratory procedure manuals.
Verify critical results and follow critical-value policy, including proper documentation.
Enter results accurately in the computer.
Use logs and reports to research computer issues.
Perform and document quality-control testing on laboratory reagents, including corrective action.
Assess quality-control results and take appropriate action regarding out-of-range results.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation according to manufacturer operation manuals and laboratory procedure manuals.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate steps to correct problems.
Calibrate equipment accurately.
Train students and new employees according to checklists and within given timeframes, and approve or sign off when new employees successfully complete training.
Provide professional and technical guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians, assistant lab techs, and phlebotomists.
Perform departmental inventory when needed.
Complete work before the end of the shift, including resolving outstanding specimens.
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the laboratory section or shift.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 30 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
PTO.
Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
Growth opportunity and workforce development initiatives.
Continuing education and onsite training.
Concierge services with work and family benefits.
Work/life balance initiatives and career advancement opportunities.