SR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST | Laboratory | Full Time Flex (21402)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

12h • $38 - $43

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Senior Medical Technologist. Requirements: Review daily, weekly, monthly quality control records. Follow through with corrective action plan. Maintain QC records according to regulatory requirements including calibration and linearity. Notify the supervisor for any abnormal findings with documented corrective actions. Initiate Quality Assurance process (gather data/ QA form) and endorse supervisors. Help gather QA data as required by supervisors. Support training & initial competency of new hires. Rearrange bench schedule in an event of sick calls or in the absence of direct supervisor. Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems. Continue working with Manufacturer for troubleshooting and resolving issue. Help staff with trouble-shooting if needed. Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each workstation. Stores for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols. Rotate through all workstations on routine basis. Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed by the laboratory. Monitor computerized log entries of specimens received. Monitor pending logs daily. Resolve pending issues efficiently, thoroughly and accurately in timely manner. Inform management for persistent issues with personnel or ref lab. Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures. Documents and reviews logs of reagents from receiving date to end of use or expiration date. Assure that all supplies are accurately labeled at all times and expired supplies are removed from inventory in timely manner. Notifies supervisors of impending shortages of supplies as necessary to keep materials at adequate inventory levels. Follows the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each workstation. This encompasses the entire operation of each instrument including maintenance, start-up, operation, data entry, verification of results, quality control, shut down/start up. etc Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the workstation manual; maintains workstation equipment maintenance and service logs accurate and complete at all times. Calls critical results to nursing units according to the critical report policy and documents into laboratory information system. Follows established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations. Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Supervise and coordinate the work activities of phlebotomist. Other Duties: Participate in mandated annual educational programs and in-service meetings. Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed. Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift's lead technologist as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization. Position Qualifications: Basic data entry skills preferred. Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred. Education: Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist: BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) or 90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school or Bachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or 90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989. Other certifications (e.g., ASCP) preferred. Job Setting/Physical Demands: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology Laboratory. Manual dexterity. Protective clothing worn: gloves, lab coat, protective glasses or face shield Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: $38.00 to $43.00 per hour We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Requirements

• Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist: BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) or 90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school or Bachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or 90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989.
• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position

Nice To Haves

• Other certifications (e.g., ASCP) preferred.
• knowledge of a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily, weekly, monthly quality control records.
• Follow through with corrective action plan.
• Maintain QC records according to regulatory requirements including calibration and linearity.
• Notify the supervisor for any abnormal findings with documented corrective actions.
• Initiate Quality Assurance process (gather data/ QA form) and endorse supervisors.
• Help gather QA data as required by supervisors.
• Support training & initial competency of new hires.
• Rearrange bench schedule in an event of sick calls or in the absence of direct supervisor.
• Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems.
• Continue working with Manufacturer for troubleshooting and resolving issue.
• Help staff with trouble-shooting if needed.
• Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each workstation.
• Stores for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols.
• Rotate through all workstations on routine basis.
• Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed by the laboratory.
• Monitor computerized log entries of specimens received.
• Monitor pending logs daily.
• Resolve pending issues efficiently, thoroughly and accurately in timely manner.
• Inform management for persistent issues with personnel or ref lab.
• Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures.
• Documents and reviews logs of reagents from receiving date to end of use or expiration date.
• Assure that all supplies are accurately labeled at all times and expired supplies are removed from inventory in timely manner.
• Notifies supervisors of impending shortages of supplies as necessary to keep materials at adequate inventory levels.
• Follows the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each workstation.
• Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the workstation manual; maintains workstation equipment maintenance and service logs accurate and complete at all times.
• Calls critical results to nursing units according to the critical report policy and documents into laboratory information system.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Supervise and coordinate the work activities of phlebotomist.
• Participate in mandated annual educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift's lead technologist as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level