Medical Lab Technologist (FISH Department)
BioReference Laboratories

We are looking for a Medical Lab Technician or Technologist for our Fish Dept. (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Position Summary:

The Medical Tech performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established company and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Maintain standards in routine & STAT testing.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Write legibly when documenting QC, problems or information.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Review communication logs.
• Prepare for shift by gathering needed supplies, i.e. reagents plates.
• Perform and document required maintenance on equipment.
• Review calibration & QC prior to testing/resulting.
• Perform calibrations and quality control as needed.
• Review results before releasing.
• Review pendings at the end of shift.
• Follow repeat protocol.
• Review Check Sheets.
• Perform duties in independent manner with no direct supervision required.
• Inform supervisor of supply inventory.
• Understand all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Date and initial reagents that are put "in use".
• Can identify at least one location of a fire extinguisher.
• Can read and interpret a curve.
• Can read and understand a Levy-Jennings Chart.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Related life Science.
• One or more years of CLIA experience. Required for technologists.
• ASCP or other national certification a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of hours.
• Medium work of lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires contact with specimens and requisitions, hand washing and cleaning, biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
• Fast paced and noisy environment that sometimes includes interruptions and distractions.

• OSHA risk factor: Category 1.

BioReference is an Equal Opportunity Employer