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Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the team at in North Bergen, NJ 07047. This is an 11-week contract opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing routine and non-routine laboratory testing, analyzing specimens, reviewing and releasing results, and maintaining accurate laboratory records. This role performs moderately complex to highly complex testing while ensuring accuracy, precision, timely reporting, and compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory standards. Key
Process specimens and perform laboratory testing according to established procedures and departmental SOPs. Analyze specimens using approved testing methodologies and review and release test results. Maintain accurate records of patient results, proficiency testing, quality control activities, instrument calibration, and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA , and laboratory safety requirements. Identify testing or instrument performance issues, troubleshoot problems, and notify the senior technologist or supervisor when necessary. Document corrective actions when testing systems do not meet established performance standards.
Communicate STAT and critical results to clients according to departmental procedures. Verify reagent and test-kit receipt dates, expiration dates, and opening dates when applicable. Review new procedures and participate in department meetings, training, and continuing education.
Maintain patient confidentiality, laboratory cleanliness, and safety standards. Assist with regulatory inspections and perform other duties as assigned. Required
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology , or a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology , or previously qualified as a technologist under applicable federal regulations. Candidates with a Chemistry or Biology degree must have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing . Clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple laboratory procedures simultaneously. Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate with other departments and provide professional customer service when interacting with clients.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and laboratory safety.
About the role
The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing routine and non-routine laboratory testing, analyzing specimens, reviewing and releasing results, and maintaining accurate laboratory records. This role performs moderately complex to highly complex testing while ensuring accuracy, precision, timely reporting, and compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory standards.