Medical Technologist - PT Evening 62683
Medical Technologist - PT Evening 62683
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Job Description
Englewood Health a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills creative ideas positive approaches and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:Performs and results routine and specialized assignments associated withmoderate and high complexity testing (CLIA) in the Chemistry Hematology and/or Blood Bank area of the Laboratory.
Department: Laboratory Core Lab
Location: Englewood NJ
Status: PartTime
Shift: Evening
Hours: 3:00pm 11:00pm (every other weekend)
Job Essentials:
- Performs records and reports specimen analysis in one section of the laboratory in a timely manner according to departmental policies and procedures.Interprets data and answers questions from physicians nurse and staff concerning test requirements results or specimen handling.
- Operates complex laboratory equipment requiring specialskills. Performs preventive maintenancetroubleshooting and repair of equipment per policy. Calibrates instruments as needed or when specified by manufacturer and/or regulations.
- Assesses the accuracyof all tests performed by adhering to the laboratorys Standard Operating Procedures; correlates clinical information and recognizes changes that are critical to patient care identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.
- Follows protocol for running and documenting Quality Control and CAP required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure. Collects evaluates and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance.
- Prepares stains reagents solutionsand mountsslides for microscopic analysis as needed. Observes and analyzesreactions. Discusses abnormal or unusual results orother problems withsupervisors and other appropriate personnel.
- Responds appropriately to results with the status of STAT call results patient waiting or timed specimens; informs nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values with complete documentation on report.
- Checks work list status on computer to make sure all work iscomplete and/or accounted for.
- Performs nontechnical functions such as inventory of supplies and maintaining a clean orderly work area.
- Disposes of sharps and needles properly.
- Instructs and checks work of personnel of less skill andexperience. Assists in teaching students and new personnel andmay participate in other teaching programs of the hospital.
- Interprets data and answers questions from physicians nurses and staff concerning test requirements results or specimen handling.
- Maintains open communication with supervisors pathologists and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicates pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the labs contribution to patient care.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors Degreein Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
- 02 years of experience in the Laboratory.
OR
- Associates Degreein Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
- At least 2 years of experience in the laboratory.
License/Certification/Registry:
- ASCP Preferred
Employment Type
Part-Time
