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Medical Technologist
Req #: 0000254796
Category: Laboratory
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab Melchiorre CC
Pay Range: $49.01 per hour
Location:
94 Old Short Hillls Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Title: Medical Technologist
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Lab Melchiorre CC
Req #: 0000254796
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $49.01 - $49.01 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Section II: Summary of Job Function
Assumes responsibility for the performance of routine, standardized biological and/or biochemical tests, as well as more complex procedures on blood, urine, tissues, body fluids and other specimens that assist physicians in the diagnosis of clinical management of patients,
recognizing results or problems that require referral to Supervisor, Manager and or Pathologist,
Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,
Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure
- Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science,
- Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques, which would normally be obtained through a formal four-year college/university academic program,
- Registry with a recognized board of registry for medical technology, such as ASCP preferred,
- Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,
Work Environment and Hazards
Well- lighted, sometimes poorly ventilated and intermittently noisy environment,
Stressful pressure episodes,
Sometimes encounters incorrigible physicians and other hospital personnel,
Frequently works with infectious biological materials, stains, caustic, toxic and noxious agents,
Occasional potential for electrical shock and laceration,
Special Physical Demands
Must meet requirements of the ADA attached,
Moderate amounts of sitting, standing or walking,
Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pounds,
Work Contact Group
Contact with all sections of the department, other departments within the Medical Center and physicians offices; occasional contact with patients,
Section 1: Job-Specific Requirements of Position
Job Specific Requirements
- Adheres to safety policies regarding safe handling/disposal of specimens, chemicals, biohazardous materials and sharps; maintains a clean and safe work environment and maintains patient and professional confidentiality,
- Answers telephone giving factual information according to the nature of the question and within hospital guidelines,
- Assumes in-charge responsibilities when assigned in the absence of Section Supervisor or Senior Medical Technologist,
- Completes mandatory education in a timely manner,
- Participates in on-going education in service, continuing education, etc,
- Completes work assignments by prioritizing tasks, giving STAT requests top priority and performing multiple tasks simultaneously,
- Confers with physicians, nursing staff, technologists, clerical staff, phlebotomists and students in regards to specimen or result inquiries,
- Determines acceptability of specimens; resolves discrepancies with accessioning personnel, procurement dispatch technicians, nursing personnel, physicians and other personnel,Ref: Proc,Manual,
- Enters deletes/edits and orders in the Laboratory Information System according to a requisition or verbal request by physician or nursing unit; forwards requisition to front office for billing,
- Maintains appropriate amount of reagents/supplies by performing scheduled inventory/observing expiration dates; Records lot numbers and expiration dates in designated logs, records data received/placed into use of bottles/boxes/packages,
- Maintains positive identification of specimen throughout specimen processing and testing; consults with Technical Specialist/Pathologist when unusual requests are received so that appropriate instruction can be obtained,
- Performs, documents, evaluates required quality control procedures; documents corrective action taken or reason for accepting out of range results; notifies Supervisor, if additional action is needed,
- Periodically reviews policy/procedure/instrument manuals to ensure compliance; maintains current knowledge of procedures; participates in training/orientation of new employees,
- Recognizes situations/results that need to be brought to the attention of the Technical Specialist, Pathologist or Administrative Director,
- Verifies that all writtenbal reports are accurate/logical before release; follows defined protocol for reporting critical values; documents results/phone calls on log sheets,
- References: Proc,
Unit/Dept,
Specific Competencies
- Demonstrates proficiency by receiving acceptable performance of internal and external proficiency supplies
- Participates in the evaluation and correlation of new procedures and instrumentation; performs/documents maintenance according to schedule defined at each bench assignment; recognizes instrumentation failure and notifies Section Supervisor when additional action is required,
- Performs routine/complex analytical tests on blood, urine, body fluids and other ordered testing procedure accurately, maintains equipment/instrument and perform minor troubleshooting, as necessary,
- Recognizes results that need to be brought to the attention of the Section supervisor, Manager and/or Pathologist,
- ADA Requirements
- Maximum Lifting and Carrying Tasks Average Range
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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