Medical Technician in Clifton, NJ

Shift/Time Zone:            

Tues-Sat

12-8:30pm

Job Description:

• Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor.
• Sets up and monitors automated test procedures.
• Performs manual procedures requiring judgment.
• Uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow departmentΓÇÖs procedure in reporting critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and
• contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Qualifications: 

Education Preferred:

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or Work Experience: 1 - 3 year Clinical experience preferred.

Other:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

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