Medical Technologist at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Quality Resource Services

Req #: 0000243148

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $38.55 - $50.53 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Quality and Safety Intern

Department: Quality & Patient Safety Reports To: Director/Manager of Quality and Patient Safety Status:

Position Summary

The Quality and Safety Intern supports the Quality & Patient Safety department in advancing initiatives that improve patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance,

The intern assists with quality improvement projects, data analysis, patient safety initiatives, and performance reporting while gaining exposure to healthcare quality frameworks, including High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, patient safety culture, and regulatory requirements,

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for quality and patient safety metrics,
• Support quality improvement initiatives using methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, and A3 problem-solving,
• Participate in patient safety reviews, including incident reporting trends and safety event analysis,
• Assist in preparation of quality dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports,
• Support preparation for regulatory and accreditation requirements (e,g,, CMS, Joint Commission, Leapfrog),
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality meetings, including infection prevention, patient safety, and quality committees,
• Assist with literature reviews and benchmarking related to healthcare quality improvement,
• Help develop educational materials and presentations related to patient safety initiatives,
• Support documentation and follow-up related to root cause analysis (RCA) and action plans,
• Contribute to special projects related to readmissions, infection prevention, harm reduction, or patient experience,

Learning Objectives

• Healthcare quality improvement methodologies
• Patient safety event review and reporting
• Healthcare data analytics and performance measurement
• Regulatory and accreditation standards
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare operations

Qualifications

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student in one of the following fields:

Healthcare Administration

Public Health

Nursing

Health Informatics

Quality Improvement or related discipline

Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools

Interest in healthcare quality, patient safety, and performance improvement

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in healthcare quality improvement
• Familiarity with patient safety concepts, HRO principles, or healthcare metrics
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools