What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview: The Medical Technician position performs and interprets routine diagnostic assays on blood and body fluids; performs all duties related to the preparation, identification, and testing of specimens and related reporting and documentation tasks.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Associates degree in Medical Technology or science with two years experience in clinical laboratory.
- Certified or eligible for certification by a Category I Agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, HHS/HEWS).
Scheduling Requirements:
- Part Time
- Day Shift
- 24 hours/week
Essential Functions:
- Confirms abnormal results and institutes correct follow-up procedures: develops solutions to problems concerning the generation of laboratory data, correlates laboratory results with regard to previous results and diagnosis,
- Evaluates new techniques, instruments, and procedures as required,
- Follows proper procedures for reporting and documenting laboratory test results and reports,
- Institutes proper measures to maintain accuracy and precision,
- Documents corrective actions and promptly notifies supervisor when quality control results exceed tolerance limits,
- Integrates and relates data generated by the various laboratory sections and makes judgments regarding possible discrepancies,
- Performs all types of analytical testing on specimens with accuracy, precision, and efficiency under the direction of a pathologist,
- Performs and documents quality control according to established protocols,
- Makes judgments concerning the results of quality control procedures,
- Performs procedures in two or more functional sections of the medical laboratory,
- Recognizes, evaluates, and solves specimen problems and properly follows procedures for rejection of specimens,
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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