MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST IN LABORATORY FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 22699 na New Bridge Medical Center

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Medical Technologist.

Job Duties

Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each workstation.

Stores for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols.

Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed by the laboratory.

Provides Blood Bank coverage as required.

Maintains computerized log entries of specimens received and aliquoted.

Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures.

Follows the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each workstation. This encompasses the entire operation of each instrument including: maintenance, start-up, operation, data entry, verification of results, quality control, shut down, and linearity checks.

Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the workstation manual; maintains workstation equipment maintenance logs.

Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems.

Notifies supervisor of impending shortages of supplies as necessary to keep materials at adequate inventory levels.

Calls in all critical results to nursing units, ER, ICU's, etc. according to the critical report policy, and documents calls into laboratory information system.

Follows established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties
Participates in mandated annual educational programs and in-service meetings.
Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed.
Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift's lead technologist as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications
Basic data entry skills preferred.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.
Heartsaver/CPR Certification is preferred
Other certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.

Education
Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist:
BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) required.
or
90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school
or
Bachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training
or
90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training
or
Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989.

Job Setting/Physical Demands
Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology Laboratory.
Mainly sedentary.
Manual dexterity.
Protective clothing worn: gloves, lab coat, protective glasses or face shield

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$28.00-$34.00/ Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.