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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST MICROBIOLOGY/PARASITOLGY IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY 10AM 6:30PM
MUST HAVE PRIOR HUMAN SPECIMEN EXPERIENCE NOT ANIMAL SPECIMEN EXPERIENCE.
Job Description
Summary: A Medical Laboratory Technologist is required to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for operation of the laboratory.
Microbiology Experience Required.
Essential Functions: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology and /or other discipline(s) according to approved policies and procedures in which the individual has been trained.
Report test results following approved laboratory protocols alerting clinicians about abnormal results.
Ensure quality control, maintain integrity of samples, and maintain accurate record keeping.
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot medical laboratory instruments.
Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and additional state regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
Assist Lab Management as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, terminology, and tests.
Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment and instrument 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:
Bachelor degree in Biological, Chemical, Physical science or equivalent
One-year clinical laboratory experience preferred
Certification and Licensure:
ASCP, AMT certification