Medical Technologist- Microbiology Lab

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Overview: Tech will be responsive to process samples, setup and result test from different platforms,
Perform a wide range of virological, bacteriological and parasitological test to detect and diagnose disease and infection,

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology,
• Board Certified,
• ASCP or equivalent,

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time
• Evening Shift

Performs all testing as per standard operating procedures. Performs bench work in all trained areas. Ability to keep up with and maintain desired turn-around times. Serves as a resource person for technical questions and problem resolution. Troubleshoots problem specimens and interacts with medical staff and hospital staff, as necessary.
Assists in training and orienting new lab employees, hospital employees and students .
Quality Control is performed and documented as scheduled in the same manner as patient samples, resolving all QC failures with immediate corrective action, documentation and notification to the supervisor, or designee. Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples and is completed on time and accurately documented.
Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems. Utilizes the Information Systems and interfaces to accurately enter or modify reacquisitions, enter or edit patient results, enter result or order comments, enter QC results, provide corrective action for QC failure, verify completion of tests assigned to a bench, monitor testing turn-around times and look up results.
Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples. Institutes immediate corrective action when performance is unacceptable. Troubleshoots testing issues as applicable. Communicated problems/issues to the supervisor or designee. Ensures the Medical Director or designee are communicated to appropriately, as necessary. Provides oversight of technical operations in the absence of the supervisor, as needed.
Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees.
During stressful or frustrating conditions is able to solve problems and be understanding and supportive of other people.
Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately
Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff