Medical Technologist in LAKEWOOD, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: Kimball Medical Center

Department Name: Lab MMCSC

Req #: 0000256766

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $47.89 - $47.89 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.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Technologist for our Lakewood location. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager, you will perform and interpret routine diagnostic assays on blood and body fluids to support accurate patient diagnosis. In this role, you will handle all aspects of specimen preparation, identification, and testing, while ensuring meticulous reporting and documentation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science OR Associate degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences combined with required clinical experience.

Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Certified OR eligible for certification by a Category I Agency - ASCP, NCA, AMT, HHS/HEWS.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem as needed.
• Evening shift scheduled: 230pm – 11pm.
• Some weekends and holidays are required.

Essential Functions:

• Confirms abnormal results and institutes correct follow-up procedures.
• Develop solutions to problems concerning the generation of laboratory data.
• Correlates laboratory results regarding previous results and diagnosis.
• Evaluates new techniques, instruments, and procedures as required.
• Follows proper procedures for reporting and documenting laboratory test results and reports.
• Institutes proper measures to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Documents corrective actions and promptly notify supervisors when quality control results exceed tolerance limits.
• Integrates and relates data generated by the various laboratory sections and makes judgments regarding possible discrepancies.
• Performs all types of analytical testing on specimens with accuracy, precision, and efficiency under the direction of a pathologist.
• Performs and documents quality control according to established protocols.
• Make judgments concerning the results of quality control procedures.
• Performs procedures in two or more functional sections of the medical laboratory.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and solves specimen problems and properly follows procedures for rejection of specimens.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.