Clinical Laboratory located in central NJ has IMMEDIATE OPENING for full-time night shift (approximately 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
weekdays and alternate Saturdays) generalist laboratory technician. This position reports to Lab Manager.
Position Summary :
- Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Responsible for operation of the laboratory.
- Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
- Report test results following lab protocols alerting providers and / or nurses about critical results.
- Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
- Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Competencies :
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
- Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
- Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Communication Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Computer Skills Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
- Confidentiality Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
- Customer Service Oriented Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
- Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Flexibility Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
- Positivity Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
- Teamwork Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
- Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Education and Experience :
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field required
- At least one year of medical laboratory experience required
Certification and Licensure :
- MLT, ASCP, CPT or AMT certification preferred
- Familiarity with use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone
30+ days ago