MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, LABORATORY, PER DIEM $28-$34/hr (23567)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team. This role involves processing clinical specimens, drawing blood samples, and maintaining quality control in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The organization values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth through tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Time Off Policy

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens and maintain logs of received samples.
• Draw blood samples and provide Blood Bank coverage as needed.
• Follow protocols for automated instrumentation and maintain quality control.

Skills

Data Entry Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

English Proficiency

Second Language Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school

Bachelor of Science + 1 year of relevant experience

90 hours in science + 1 year of relevant experience

NJ CQ Certification

Job description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Medical Technologist.

Job Duties

1. Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each work station. Stores for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols.
2. Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed by the laboratory.
3. Provides Blood Bank coverage as required.
4. Maintains computerized log entries of specimens received and aliquoted.
5. Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures.
6. Follows the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each work station. This encompasses the entire operation of each instrument including: maintenance, start-up, operation, data entry, verification of results, quality control, shut down, and linearity checks.
7. Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the work station manual; maintains work station equipment maintenance logs.
8. Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems.
9. Notifies supervisor of impending shortages of supplies as necessary to keep materials at adequate inventory levels.
10. Calls in all critical results to nursing units, ER, ICU's, etc. according to the critical report policy, and documents calls into laboratory information system.
11. Follows established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records.
12. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
13. Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct.
14. Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties

1. Participates in mandated annual educational programs and in-service meetings.
2. Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed.
3. Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift's lead technologist as scheduled.
4. Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Competencies

Education and Experience

Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist:

1. BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) or
2. 90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school or
3. Bachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or
4. 90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training or
5. Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989.

Other certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.

Skills

1. Basic data entry skills preferred.
2. Good oral and written communication skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology Laboratory.
Mainly sedentary.
Manual dexterity.
Protective clothing worn: gloves, lab coat, protective glasses or face shield.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

Medical Technologist

Preferred

BLS