Medical Laboratory Technician

BioReference Health, LLC; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Laboratories is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform essential laboratory testing to support diagnosis and prognosis. You will collaborate with the laboratory team to process specimens, operate instruments, and ensure quality control before reporting results.

The role requires an AS degree in a life science, state licensure where applicable, and proficiency with computer systems. Prior clinical lab experience is preferred; strong attention to detail and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Associates of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science and meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• State Licensure, where applicable.
• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).
• ASCP or other national certification (preferred).
• One year of relevant work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follows written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing of specimens.
• Operates laboratory instruments and performs routine maintenance & calibrations; troubleshoots issues.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees; mentors technicians.
• Performs quality control procedures and reviews QC data; releases results per protocol.
• Reviews accuracy of results prior to release in LIS; identifies anomalies.
• Locates and transports specimens per company standards.
• Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
• Participates in evaluation and development of new procedures, methods and instruments.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Language skills

Reasoning ability

Education

AS degree in medical technology/chemistry/biology

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technician will perform all necessary laboratory testing in the detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of disease. The Medical Laboratory Technician will work collaboratively with the laboratory team to provide testing services to the clients. Additional tasks can be assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor/Manager/Director.

Position Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Follows written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing of specimens. Performs lab procedures of moderate and high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in sectional laboratory procedures.
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operations of all instrumentation. Reviews all pertinent SOPMs. Manipulate and operate simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers; may perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment; problem-solve equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees. Participates in the training of technical staff and monitors their progress with supervisor. Serves as a resource to peers and other personnel.
• Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records. Reviews and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC trends or problems, makes judgments and takes appropriate corrective action. Prior to releasing any test results. (If applicable)
• Operates laboratory instruments and performs routine maintenance & procedural calibrations. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and documents all lab instrument and / or reagent problems. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs and maintains records of actions. Contacts technical services representatives when necessary to resolve problems.
• Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System (if applicable). Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results and/or testing delays.
• Follows protocols for acceptance/rejection of patient results.
• Locating and transporting specimens as per company standards and protocols.
• Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
• Reviews Pending Logs, researches and resolves missing specimen issues. If unable to resolve issue, then the issue must be given to someone on the next shift to continue the process to resolve. If no resolution can be found, the supervisor should be notified.
• Participates in the evaluation and development of new procedures, methods and instruments.

Minimum Qualifications (required vs. preferred):

REQUIRED:

• Associates of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science and meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• State Licensure, where applicable.
• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).

PREFERRED:

• ASCP or other national certification.
• One year of relevant work experience.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work of lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

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The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $26.00 - $29.00 / hour

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