Medical Lab Technician

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Lab CBMC

Req #: 0000241151

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.94 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Summary of Job Function

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 of clinical management of patients,

recognizing results or problems that require referral to Supervisor, Manager and or Pathologist,

Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science,
• Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques, which would normally be obtained through a formal four-year college/university academic program,
• Registry with a recognized board of registry for medical technology, such as ASCP preferred,
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

Work Environment and Hazards

• Well- lighted, sometimes poorly ventilated and intermittently noisy environment,
• Stressful pressure episodes,
• Sometimes encounters incorrigible physicians and other hospital personnel,
• Frequently works with infectious biological materials, stains, caustic, toxic and noxious agents,
• Occasional potential for electrical shock and laceration,

Special Physical Demands

Must meet requirements of the ADA attached,

Moderate amounts of sitting, standing or walking,

Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pounds,

Work Contact Group

Contact with all sections of the department, other departments within the Medical Center and physicians offices; occasional contact with patients,

Job Specific Requirements

• 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 guidelines,
• Assumes in-charge responsibilities when assigned in the absence of Section Supervisor or Senior Medical 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/edits 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 Supervisor, 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,
• Recognizes situations/results that need to be brought to the attention of the Technical Specialist, Pathologist or Administrative Director,
• Verifies that all writtenbal reports are accurate/logical before release; follows defined protocol for reporting critical values; documents results/phone calls on log sheets,

Universal Behavioral Competency Standards

Universal Behavioral Competency Standards

Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction

Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service,

Confidentiality

Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records,

Professionalism

Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors,

Communication

Listens and communicates effectively

Teamwork

Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc

Quality/ Performance Improvement

Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions

Autonomy

Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate

Accountability

Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures,

Ownership

Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism

Professional Development Job Awareness

Participates in ongoing education as required,

Unit/Dept,

Specific Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency by receiving acceptable performance of internal and external proficiency supplies,

Participates in the evaluation and correlation of new procedures and instrumentation; performs/documents maintenance according to schedule defined at each bench assignment; recognizes instrumentation failure and notifies Section Supervisor when additional action is required,

Performs routine/complex analytical tests on blood, urine, body fluids and other ordered testing procedure accurately, maintains equipment/instrument and perform minor troubleshooting, as necessary,

Recognizes results that need to be brought to the attention of the Section supervisor, Manager and/or Pathologist,

ADA Requirements

Maximum Lifting and Carrying Tasks Average Range

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer