Lab Medical Technologist - Microbiology-Full-Time

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.


A Brief Overview

Performs moderate to high complexity testing

What you will do

• Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and determines rejections according to established guidelines.
• Maintains and assures positive identity of all patient specimens, specimen types and aliquots throughout the analytical process. Stores specimens properly
• Follows laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses and reporting. Enters/verify all results completely and accurately.
• Performs and records tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory under the indirect supervision of a section supervisor according to Lab policy.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of difficult principles, procedures and techniques and the ability to make independent judgements on the basis of scientific knowledge. Supervises personnel of less skill and experience.
• Meets productivity standards/turnaround time of the department. Maintain efficient workflow.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems affecting test results. Either corrects the problem or notifies appropriate supervisor on a timely basis.
• Operates all instruments according to accepted written protocols.
• Recognizes and identifies instrument problems, performs trouble shooting and seek help of proper resources if needed.
• Performs and documents all Quality Control, routine and no-routine maintenance according to established Laboratory protocol.
• Follows laboratory established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within laboratory’s acceptable level of performance. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs proficiency testing. Ensures that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Calls and documents abnormal, critical or STAT results according to established protocol.
• Correlates test results with diagnosis and/or compares with previous results if available. Recognizes and resolves problems or inconsistencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the hospital (HIS) and laboratory information systems (LIS) and their application to all aspects of job related functions. (Result retrieval, entering results, crediting, etc.)
• Recognizes and resolves minor computer problems. Notifies LIS manager of problems.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workplace. Cleans refrigerators, incubators, centrifuges, computer terminal screens and all general laboratory equipment.
• Processes receipt of departmental supplies. Labels, records and stores supplies received.
• Reviews quantities and expiration dates of all supplies. Maintains inventory as needed for department.
• Participates in orientation, instruction and training of others (new personnel/off-hour staff members and students) as required by department.
• Instructs Nursing personnel, or other health care workers in patient preparation for tests and in obtaining and handling specimens.
• Assists physicians, hospital personnel, patients and general public with pertinent laboratory information. Directs questions or problems to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories.
• May assume responsibilities of section supervisors in their absence.
• Informs section supervisor or laboratory administration of problems which affect the safety, function or reputation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine or the hospital in a timely and judicious manner.
• Understands and practices standard precautions and infection control to protect both self and patient. Practices hospital and laboratory safety according to policies and procedures. Is familiar with emergency procedures, codes and use of personal protective equipment. Reports incidents as necessary.
• Job performance requires extensive standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Cooperates with lab staff to achieve lab goals and maintains good employee relations, interdepartmental relations and public relations.
• Keeps current in the field of Medical Technology through literature, attendance at workshops, seminars and in-service programs. Maintains membership in professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or related life Sciences. Required or
• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry or related life Sciences. Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience preferred. Recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP certification or eligible Required Upon Hire Preferred

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $34.50/hour - $47.00/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.