Medical Technologist - Clinical Lab

Saint Michael's Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 38,793 - 45,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. The role involves performing a wide variety of laboratory procedures and ensuring quality control standards are met. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and ASCP certification.

Join our award-winning team and help us provide top-quality health care services with compassionate care. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess ASCP certification, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science, or Medical Laboratory Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests authorized by CLIA and document results accurately.
• Adhere to laboratory’s procedures for sample collection and analysis.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Independent judgment

Problem identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

ASCP certification or equivalent

2 years hospital laboratory experience

Job description

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358‑bed regional tertiary‑care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state‑of‑the‑art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading‑edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top‑quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open‑heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:

1. Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2. Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
3. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
4. Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
5. Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed—on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
6. Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
7. Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
8. Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples is done in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
9. May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
10. Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
11. Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
12. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
13. May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
14. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full‑time or part‑time. The current compensation range for this role is $28.16 to $33.05. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf