Medical Lab Technician 12-Hour Night / Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT or MT) in Camden, New Jersey. The role involves analyzing and validating laboratory procedures on biological materials, ensuring precise testing, and providing excellent customer service.

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in laboratory science and have valid registration as a Medical Lab Technician. Responsibilities include operating laboratory equipment, performing quality control, and validating test results.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 months externship.
• Valid registration as a Medical Lab Technician or equivalent.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing accurately.
• Validates results and applies corrective action.
• Documents all quality control per procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in laboratory science

Job description

MLT or MT

Work Schedule

Every third Friday and every third weekend rotating.
12-hour night from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Summary

Analyzes, interprets, and validates laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure without direct supervision.
• Post analytically, validates results using established indicators, investigates deviations from the norm, recognizes trends or shifts, and applies corrective action.
• Performs, reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures. Performs pre-analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.
• Correctly operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.
• Provides outstanding customer service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications

• Externship – 4 to 6 months, good interpersonal and time management skills.

Required Education

Associate's degree in laboratory science area.

Training / Certifications / Licensure

Valid registration as a Medical Lab Technician or equivalent or meets CLIA '88 educational requirements for high complexity testing.
ASCP certification preferred.