{"code":"01158","codeVariants":["01158","1158"],"title":"CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"30","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST</b>\n\n <b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\n Under direction, supervises the work of a group of employees\n conducting various chemical, bacteriological, serological analyses,\n and other laboratory examinations; does other related duties.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform\n all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties\n performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n <b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Determines the accuracy of laboratory results.\n\n Supervises the performance of complex chemical, bacteriological,\n serological and other laboratory examinations.\n\n Discusses the underlying scientific principles of various tests with\n attending physicians.\n\n Keeps current with technological developments in the field; evaluates\n and determines alternative tests and procedures.\n\n Supervises the performance of new tests and procedures.\n\n Conducts periodic checks of standard techniques and equipment.\n\n Provides recommendations to modify existing procedures or establish\n new tests and examinations.\n\n Supervises the evaluation of test results.\n\n Participates in conferences and meetings.\n\n Supervises quality control and accuracy of procedures.\n\n Supervises the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.\n\n Reviews test reports to identify abnormally high or low deviations\n from anticipated findings; orders duplicate tests to verify findings.\n\n Oversees the care of laboratory equipment.\n\n Supervises the accurate reporting of test results.\n\n Provides assignments and instructions to staff and supervises work\n performance.\n\n May compile information needed to prepare the laboratory budget.\n\n Prepares and supervises the preparation of periodic reports of tests.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\n Graduation from an accredited college or university with a\n Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>Certification as a Medical Technologist by a certifying\n agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying\n Agencies, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical\n Technology.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>Possession of the qualifications of a Medical Technologist\n as required under Federal Medicare Regulations Subpart M Part\n 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations for\n coverage of services of independent laboratories or under the New\n Jersey State Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 8:44-1-6 may be substituted\n for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.\n\n <b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\n Five (5) years of comprehensive, bio-analytical laboratory\n experience in a certified private, public health or hospital clinical\n laboratory which shall have included work in one or more of the\n following areas: hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, clinical\n chemistry, serology, bacteriology and parasitology.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>A Master's degree in Medical Technology or a related field\n from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one\n (1) year of the experience indicated above.\n\n <b>LICENSE:</b>\n\n Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid\n in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee\n mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\n Knowledge of the methods used to conduct laboratory tests and read and\n record test results.\n\n Knowledge of the methods to operate and maintain laboratory\n instruments and equipment.\n\n Knowledge of the standard techniques and procedures used in a medical\n laboratory.\n\n Knowledge of the precautions used to handle laboratory specimens.\n\n Knowledge of the principles of medical technology.\n\n Knowledge of the techniques used to modify existing laboratory\n procedures and establish new tests and examinations.\n\n Ability to supervise the performance of complex chemical,\n bacteriological, serological and other laboratory examinations.\n\n Ability to determine the accuracy of test results.\n\n Ability to keep current with developments in the field of medical\n technology.\n\n Ability to provide recommendations to modify existing procedures or\n establish new tests.\n\n Ability to supervise the evaluation of test results.\n\n Ability to supervise the calibration and maintenance of laboratory\n equipment.\n\n Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise\n their performance.\n\n Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of test reports.\n\n Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording\n and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation\n cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,\n such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01158LC N/A30-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 1/23/2002","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, supervises the work of a group of employees\n conducting various chemical, bacteriological, serological analyses,\n and other laboratory examinations; does other related duties.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform\n all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties\n performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nCertification as a Medical Technologist by a certifying\n agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying\n Agencies, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical\n Technology.\n\nPossession of the qualifications of a Medical Technologist\n as required under Federal Medicare Regulations Subpart M Part\n 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations for\n coverage of services of independent laboratories or under the New\n Jersey State Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 8:44-1-6 may be substituted\n for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.\n\nA Master's degree in Medical Technology or a related field\n from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one\n (1) year of the experience indicated above.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Determines the accuracy of laboratory results.\n\n Supervises the performance of complex chemical, bacteriological,\n serological and other laboratory examinations.\n\n Discusses the underlying scientific principles of various tests with\n attending physicians.\n\n Keeps current with technological developments in the field; evaluates\n and determines alternative tests and procedures.\n\n Supervises the performance of new tests and procedures.\n\n Conducts periodic checks of standard techniques and equipment.\n\n Provides recommendations to modify existing procedures or establish\n new tests and examinations.\n\n Supervises the evaluation of test results.\n\n Participates in conferences and meetings.\n\n Supervises quality control and accuracy of procedures.\n\n Supervises the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.\n\n Reviews test reports to identify abnormally high or low deviations\n from anticipated findings; orders duplicate tests to verify findings.\n\n Oversees the care of laboratory equipment.\n\n Supervises the accurate reporting of test results.\n\n Provides assignments and instructions to staff and supervises work\n performance.\n\n May compile information needed to prepare the laboratory budget.\n\n Prepares and supervises the preparation of periodic reports of tests.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a\n Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.","EXPERIENCE":"Five (5) years of comprehensive, bio-analytical laboratory\n experience in a certified private, public health or hospital clinical\n laboratory which shall have included work in one or more of the\n following areas: hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, clinical\n chemistry, serology, bacteriology and parasitology.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid\n in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee\n mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the methods used to conduct laboratory tests and read and\n record test results.\n\n Knowledge of the methods to operate and maintain laboratory\n instruments and equipment.\n\n Knowledge of the standard techniques and procedures used in a medical\n laboratory.\n\n Knowledge of the precautions used to handle laboratory specimens.\n\n Knowledge of the principles of medical technology.\n\n Knowledge of the techniques used to modify existing laboratory\n procedures and establish new tests and examinations.\n\n Ability to supervise the performance of complex chemical,\n bacteriological, serological and other laboratory examinations.\n\n Ability to determine the accuracy of test results.\n\n Ability to keep current with developments in the field of medical\n technology.\n\n Ability to provide recommendations to modify existing procedures or\n establish new tests.\n\n Ability to supervise the evaluation of test results.\n\n Ability to supervise the calibration and maintenance of laboratory\n equipment.\n\n Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise\n their performance.\n\n Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of test reports.\n\n Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording\n and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation\n cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,\n such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST DEFINITION: Under direction, supervises the work of a group of employees conducting various chemical, bacteriological, serological analyses, and other laboratory examinations; does other related duties. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Determines the accuracy of laboratory results. Supervises the performance of complex chemical, bacteriological, serological and other laboratory examinations. Discusses the underlying scientific principles of various tests with attending physicians. Keeps current with technological developments in the field; evaluates and determines alternative tests and procedures. Supervises the performance of new tests and procedures. Conducts periodic checks of standard techniques and equipment. Provides recommendations to modify existing procedures or establish new tests and examinations. Supervises the evaluation of test results. Participates in conferences and meetings. Supervises quality control and accuracy of procedures. Supervises the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Reviews test reports to identify abnormally high or low deviations from anticipated findings; orders duplicate tests to verify findings. Oversees the care of laboratory equipment. Supervises the accurate reporting of test results. Provides assignments and instructions to staff and supervises work performance. May compile information needed to prepare the laboratory budget. Prepares and supervises the preparation of periodic reports of tests. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. NOTE: Certification as a Medical Technologist by a certifying agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. NOTE: Possession of the qualifications of a Medical Technologist as required under Federal Medicare Regulations Subpart M Part 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations for coverage of services of independent laboratories or under the New Jersey State Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 8:44-1-6 may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of comprehensive, bio-analytical laboratory experience in a certified private, public health or hospital clinical laboratory which shall have included work in one or more of the following areas: hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, serology, bacteriology and parasitology. NOTE: A Master's degree in Medical Technology or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience indicated above. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the methods used to conduct laboratory tests and read and record test results. Knowledge of the methods to operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment. Knowledge of the standard techniques and procedures used in a medical laboratory. Knowledge of the precautions used to handle laboratory specimens. Knowledge of the principles of medical technology. Knowledge of the techniques used to modify existing laboratory procedures and establish new tests and examinations. Ability to supervise the performance of complex chemical, bacteriological, serological and other laboratory examinations. Ability to determine the accuracy of test results. Ability to keep current with developments in the field of medical technology. Ability to provide recommendations to modify existing procedures or establish new tests. Ability to supervise the evaluation of test results. Ability to supervise the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their performance. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of test reports. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01158 L C N/A 30 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 1/23/2002","snippet":"CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST DEFINITION: Under direction, supervises the work of a group of employees conducting various chemical, bacteriological, serological analyses, and other laboratory examination...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":5,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2002-01-23","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":"chief","familyName":"CHIEF","level":null,"specialization":"MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}