Medical Laboratory Technologist

BioReference Health, LLC.; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ seeks a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures promptly, accurately, and in accordance with established policies. The role includes maintaining standards for routine and STAT testing, reviewing calibration and QC, and ensuring results are accurate before release.

Responsibilities cover shift preparation, equipment maintenance, documentation, and adherence to safety and policy guidelines, with independence in daily duties and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related life science.
• Florida State Licensure required or eligible.
• Ability to pass visual discrimination assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards in routine and STAT testing.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Write legibly when documenting QC and information.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Review communication logs.
• Prepare for shift by gathering needed supplies and reagents.
• Perform and document required maintenance on equipment.
• Review calibration and QC prior to testing.
• Perform calibrations and quality control as needed.
• Review results before releasing.
• Review pendings at end of shift.
• Follow repeat protocol and review check sheets.
• Operate with minimal supervision and inform supervisor of supply inventory.
• Understand all laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Calibration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Florida State Licensure

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established company and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

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

• Maintain standards in routine & STAT testing.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Write legibly when documenting QC, problems or information.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Review communication logs.
• Prepare for shift by gathering needed supplies, i.e. reagents plates.
• Perform and document required maintenance on equipment.
• Review calibration & QC prior to testing/resulting.
• Perform calibrations and quality control as needed.
• Review results before releasing.
• Review pendings at the end of shift.
• Follow repeat protocol.
• Review Check Sheets.
• Perform duties in independent manner with no direct supervision required.
• Inform supervisor of supply inventory.
• Understand all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Date and initial reagents that are put "in use".
• Can identify at least one location of a fire extinguisher.
• Can read and interpret a curve.
• Can read and understand a Levy-Jennings Chart.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Related life Science.
• Florida State Licensure
• Ability to pass visual discrimination assessment

Work Environment

• 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