Medical Lab Technician Extern Part-Time, Benefits, 2Nd Shift / Mount Holly

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Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

22

Location:

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Mount Holly, NJ

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, the extern participates in a three month rotation, in each applied clinical area to train, analyze, interpret, and validate Laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers. This role will interact consistently with the department manager, supervisor, lead tech, and staff.

Position Responsibilities:

Participates in clinical rotation, training, and competency assessment in applied areas with the intent to perform moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure under direct supervision.

Once fully trained with sign off in a clinical lab area, posts analytically; validates results using established indicators; investigates deviations from the norm; recognizes trends or shifts; and applies corrective action.

Performs reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures. Performs pre-analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.

Provides outstanding customer service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: Basic computer and customer service skills. Previous lab experience preferred.

Required Education: BS in Biology, Chemistry, or other relevant science with at least 24 semester hours of sciences to include six credits of Chemistry, 6 credits of Biology, and additional 12 credits in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science in any combination.

Training / Certification / Licensure: Training in Chemistry/Hematology or Microbiology should be completed in six months not to exceed seven months.