Medical Lab Techologist Job in East Brusnwick 08816, New Jersey Us

Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Performs all activities at assigned work stations and in accord with generally accepted laboratory procedures and ensures patient data is obtained and maintained in accordance with all applicable HIPAA regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Performs laboratory procedures including specimen handling and processing, generating worksheets and test analyses.
  2. Reports test results and maintains the following records: patient test results, instrument printouts, validation of analyses, “Call-ins”, delta-checks, when performed.
  3. Performs proficiency testing and maintains records of proficiency testing.
  4. Performs quality control procedures per schedule and maintains records.
  5. Performs preventative maintenance procedures per schedule and maintains records.
  6. Performs competency testing and maintains records.
  7. Adheres to established policies and procedures, reports to supervisor/director whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s defined levels of performance.
  8. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the General Supervisor High Complexity Testing, Laboratory Supervisor High Complexity Testing, or Director.
  9. Documents all corrective actions taken when systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and informs supervisor or director.
  10. If qualified under 493.1489, performs high complexity testing ONLY under the on-site, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under 493.1461.
  11. When performing high complexity testing in the absence of a supervisor as qualified as above, reviews test results with supervisor within 24 hours of test performance.
  12. Participates in rotational assignments as directed.
  13. Maintains excellent attendance to ensure responsibilities are met.

 14.    Maintains technical currency through attendance at technical seminars, technical reading, and/or  contact with industry peer group.  Participates in regularly scheduled continuing education presentations.

15.     Works in laboratory where position requires standing for extended periods of time and acute reading      of  testing instruments.

In order to perform high complexity testing, qualifications range from Doctors of Medicine, Osteopathy or Podiatry to an individual with a high school diploma or equivalent and specific, appropriate training/experience identified  below.

            Any one of the following will be considered:

1.      MD, DO, DPM with current license in State of laboratory’s location.

2.      PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science or another medically similar science field.

3.      MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical or biological science.

4.      BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical or biological science.

5.      AS in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.

6.      ON OR BEFORE 2-28-92 qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under laboratory regulations published March 14, 1990 (55 FR 9538).

7.      UNTIL 9-1-94, academic high school diploma or equivalent with appropriate training as specified in 493.1489.

Must have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed PRIOR to analyzing patient specimens. Such training must ensure the individual has:

a.       skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens;

b.      skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures;

c.       skills required for performing each test method and/or proper instrument use;

d.      skills required for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed;

                             e.       working knowledge of reagent stability and storage;

f.       skills required to implement the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory;

g.      awareness of the factors that influence test results; and,

h.      skills required to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.