Medical Technologist Senior
at RWJBarnabas Health
Livingston, NJ 07039, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 18 Nov, 2024 | Not Specified | 18 Aug, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Job Overview: 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 and clinical management of patients, Assumes responsibility for recognizing results or problems that require referral to Manager, Pathologist or Administrative Coordinator, Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his, Her designee,
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
- Full Time
- Day Shift
Responsibilities:
- 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 guideline
- Assumes in-charge responsibilities when assigned in the absence of Technical Specialist or Senior 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/adjusts 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 Technical Specialist 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.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
BSc
Medical technology preferred
Proficient
1
Livingston, NJ 07039, USA