MT/MLT - Generalist

Shore Medical Center; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 39,674 - 58,010; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT) to perform laboratory procedures as per established policies. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant degree and certification, along with knowledge of electronic medical records. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to handle routine and critical laboratory tasks efficiently. A competitive hourly salary ranging from $28.80 to $42.11 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) or eligible to sit for exam.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform all laboratory procedures according to established policies.
• Utilize quality control for decision making.
• Communicate critical values according to departmental policy.
• Recognize and review abnormal results and take appropriate action.
• Accurately perform STAT and routine orders.
• Demonstrate teamwork in the workplace.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic medical records

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

The MT/MLT(ASCP) - performs all laboratory procedures as required according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality control for decision making on a routine basis to establish standards.
• Communicates critical values in accordance with departmental policy.
• Recognizes/reviews abnormal and inconsistent results and takes appropriate action in accordance with departmental policy.
• Accurately performs STAT and routine orders within established time limits.
• Consistently demonstrates teamwork.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate action.
• Prioritizes workload based on volume/urgency.
• Adequately collects and/or processes specimens.
• Communicates current status of workstation to appropriate personnel including on-coming shifts.
• Safely performs all routine maintenance procedures.
• Performs and evaluates instrument functions.

Minimum Requirements

• MT (ASCP), or MLT (ASCP) or eligible to sit for exam.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records and medical terminology.
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull.

Salary Range - $28.80 - $42.11 hourly (Based on experience)

Additional information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.