NJ Sharing Network
Medical Technologist
NJ Sharing Network, New Providence, New Jersey, us, 07974
Medical Technologist (Evening Shift: 4 PM - 12 AM)
Status: Full-Time
General Summary:
Utilizes acquired expertise and specialized knowledge in the field of laboratory services to perform the following procedures: specimen accession, specimen preparation, histocompatibility testing, crossmatching, HLA antibody screening and identification, ABO typing and RBC antibody screening and identification, computer data entry and reporting, quality assurance surveys, and special assignments on a rotating basis. Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests. Serves as a mentor to all newly hired and experienced medical technologists. Accepts shift, weekend and on-call (including holiday on-call) rotating assignments. Responsible for timely compliance with all Network programs and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs HLA typing and crossmatching and antibody screening/ identification according to approved procedures, applies relevant theories of HLA typing, selects appropriate screening or crossmatch method, and interprets the results. Identifies appropriate specimens for storage in the freezer at the conclusion of testing.Reads, understands and complies with Network and Laboratory policies and procedures, N.J. and N.Y. State Dept. of Health, CAP, ASHI, and UNOS regulations and standards.Performs immunohematology procedures consistent with accepted protocols.Accepts on-call, bench teaching and monitoring of students or residents assigned to the lab and other special assignments.Serves as Mentor and supports newly hired and experienced medical technologists in all aspects of organization and laboratory responsibilities. Teaches, trains, guides and imparts specialized knowledge and expertise, teaches missing skills, provides a forum for feedback and communications.Performs required computer data entry procedures according to Network and UNOS policies and procedures in order to reduce and normalize test results for the purposes of analysis and interpretation.Performs specimen accession procedures according to laboratory protocol, establishes and implements policies to reject specimens when criteria of accessibility for testing are not met, and assesses quality of specimens submitted, requesting a new specimen if original is unacceptable.Prepares specimens and reagents according to approved laboratory protocols and by developing and maintaining quality control procedures, developing and implementing corrective action when necessary.Participates in twelve hours of approved continuing education activities per year in order to maintain current knowledge and skills in the field. Completes annual task authorization. Prepares for CHT/CHS certification as appropriate.Participates in the Quality Assurance program; participates in all proficiency testing surveys on a rotating basis.Maintains equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Identifies and implements all necessary Network and Laboratory safety precautions, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures.Plans, implements and reports to staff meetings effectively on special assignments.Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field. Has successfully completed at least one year of professional coursework in a school of Medical Technology approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association or equivalent experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Technologist.Minimum of one of the following is required: Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist; or Medical Technologist Certification, MT (ASCP BOC), or CHT/CHS (ABHI) certification.Must obtain CHT certification to advance to Technical Specialist role.Must obtain CHS certification along with mentoring Medical Technologists with successful completion of CHT Certification to advance to Senior Specialist role.Must accept assignment to any shift as determined by the director to be in the best interest of the laboratory's duty to the patients.
New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJ Sharing Network) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age. sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability or any other class protected by Federal, State or Local laws.
Status: Full-Time
General Summary:
Utilizes acquired expertise and specialized knowledge in the field of laboratory services to perform the following procedures: specimen accession, specimen preparation, histocompatibility testing, crossmatching, HLA antibody screening and identification, ABO typing and RBC antibody screening and identification, computer data entry and reporting, quality assurance surveys, and special assignments on a rotating basis. Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests. Serves as a mentor to all newly hired and experienced medical technologists. Accepts shift, weekend and on-call (including holiday on-call) rotating assignments. Responsible for timely compliance with all Network programs and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs HLA typing and crossmatching and antibody screening/ identification according to approved procedures, applies relevant theories of HLA typing, selects appropriate screening or crossmatch method, and interprets the results. Identifies appropriate specimens for storage in the freezer at the conclusion of testing.Reads, understands and complies with Network and Laboratory policies and procedures, N.J. and N.Y. State Dept. of Health, CAP, ASHI, and UNOS regulations and standards.Performs immunohematology procedures consistent with accepted protocols.Accepts on-call, bench teaching and monitoring of students or residents assigned to the lab and other special assignments.Serves as Mentor and supports newly hired and experienced medical technologists in all aspects of organization and laboratory responsibilities. Teaches, trains, guides and imparts specialized knowledge and expertise, teaches missing skills, provides a forum for feedback and communications.Performs required computer data entry procedures according to Network and UNOS policies and procedures in order to reduce and normalize test results for the purposes of analysis and interpretation.Performs specimen accession procedures according to laboratory protocol, establishes and implements policies to reject specimens when criteria of accessibility for testing are not met, and assesses quality of specimens submitted, requesting a new specimen if original is unacceptable.Prepares specimens and reagents according to approved laboratory protocols and by developing and maintaining quality control procedures, developing and implementing corrective action when necessary.Participates in twelve hours of approved continuing education activities per year in order to maintain current knowledge and skills in the field. Completes annual task authorization. Prepares for CHT/CHS certification as appropriate.Participates in the Quality Assurance program; participates in all proficiency testing surveys on a rotating basis.Maintains equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Identifies and implements all necessary Network and Laboratory safety precautions, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures.Plans, implements and reports to staff meetings effectively on special assignments.Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field. Has successfully completed at least one year of professional coursework in a school of Medical Technology approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association or equivalent experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Technologist.Minimum of one of the following is required: Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist; or Medical Technologist Certification, MT (ASCP BOC), or CHT/CHS (ABHI) certification.Must obtain CHT certification to advance to Technical Specialist role.Must obtain CHS certification along with mentoring Medical Technologists with successful completion of CHT Certification to advance to Senior Specialist role.Must accept assignment to any shift as determined by the director to be in the best interest of the laboratory's duty to the patients.
New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJ Sharing Network) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age. sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability or any other class protected by Federal, State or Local laws.