Medical Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000172749
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab MMC

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• BA/BS Degree
• Graduate of an approved school of Medical Technology
• One to three years prior experience required

Preferred:

• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time
• Day Shift

• Assesses the plausibility of laboratory results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions. Confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of technique, principle and instruments.
• May lecture to Medical Technology interns or resident staff.
• Monitors established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, etc. Evaluate results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Observes established safety measures.
• Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains clinical laboratory instruments in section.
• Performs all other appropriate tasks as required in area of responsibility and assignment.
• Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures departmentalized from section procedure manual on all body fluids to provide information for diagnosing or combating infectious disease independently under sectional supervision.
• Provides clinical orientation and supervision for students and new or less skilled personnel.
• Recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions. May have to refer serious malfunctions to supervisor.
• Responsible for alerting nurse s station, doctor s office, etc., of all abnormal or life threatening values..