Medical Laboratory Technician, Night Shift - Clifton, NJ
Overview
You will perform routine lab tests and manage automated procedures in a high-volume clinical diagnostic laboratory. You will work under Medical Technologists and the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure accurate and timely patient results. Your role supports a national healthcare provider serving one in three adults annually. This 3-month contract offers night shift work and direct impact on patient outcomes.
What You'll Do10
- 1Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and maintaining patient test result records.
- 2Maintain records ensuring proficiency testing samples are tested identically to patient specimens.
- 3Analyze specimens using approved CLIA and HIPAA compliant testing procedures.
- 4Review and release test results, documenting all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.
- 5Identify and correct testing problems or notify senior technologist or supervisor immediately.
- 6Report critical results per departmental procedure and answer customer or lab personnel questions.
- 7Keep complete records of all on-site testing and maintain the general appearance of the department.
- 8Verify reagent/test kits have received, expiration, and opened dates.
- 9Participate in monthly department meetings, safety training, and new procedure reviews.
- 10Perform moderate-complexity testing after specific on-site training as directed.
Requirements6
- 11-3 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- 2BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred, or Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
- 3Ability to prioritize and handle multiple procedures simultaneously.
- 4Strong customer service skills for direct client contact.
- 5Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
- 6Willingness to work night shift and overtime as needed.
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