Lead Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 31,064 - 37,277; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Hamilton, NJ, is seeking a Lead Technician for the Cardiac Cath Lab. This full-time, day-shift role involves technical leadership, patient safety oversight, and collaboration with RN staff to support complex procedures.

The Lead Technician will ensure efficient workflow, accurate documentation, and ongoing training for junior technicians, while maintaining a clean, safe lab environment and coordinating interdepartmental testing as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical setting experience preferred (e.g., Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, LPN, or Cath Lab training).
• Ability to lead workflows, mentor peers, track schedules, and communicate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and EPIC or similar EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during pre- and post-catheterization procedures, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and monitor sugars under RN supervision.
• Manage daily unit workflow and patient throughput in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Coordinate real-time scheduling and cross-department testing (U/S, MRI, CT).
• Ensure chart preparation, medical record transcription, and filing for pre-catheterization cases.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Telemetry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Lead Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab)
Location: RWJBarnabas Hamilton
Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 per hour

Our Lead Cardiac Cath Lab Technicians work collaboratively to promote optimal patient safety and deliver high-quality clinical care across our advanced cardiac suites. By providing continuous technical expertise during complex procedures, precise patient tracking, and proactive staff oversight, our leads ensure our most vulnerable patients receive constant vigilance and clinical support. We view our cardiac lab leaders as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the safety journey and outcomes of our patients.

A Typical Day

• Providing technical expertise during pre and post cardiac catheterization procedures, performing phlebotomy, conducting EKGs, and monitoring blood sugars under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Managing the daily unit workflow and patient throughput, ensuring the safe, efficient transport and escorting of hospital patients to and from the Cardiac Cath Lab and ancillary departments.
• Coordinating real‑time scheduling adjustments by arranging pre‑admission testing, procedure dates, follow‑up appointments, and managing cross‑department testing (U/S, MRI, CT Scans).
• Overseeing shift‑to‑shift operations by ensuring comprehensive chart preparation, medical record transcription, and detailed filing are completed for all pre‑catheterization cases.
• Accurately entering laboratory and radiology orders into the EPIC electronic medical record system, tracking down diagnostic results, and documenting communication with the healthcare team.
• Training and precepting junior technicians in lab workflows, clinical assistance standards, proper patient room preparation, and the accurate completion of patient forms.
• Auditing technician work efforts, tracking statistical information, and maintaining performance data to support leadership evaluations and departmental performance improvement projects.
• Documenting communication with nursing staff and physicians clearly to facilitate rapid clinical response and support flawless handoff processes.
• Troubleshooting inventory and equipment needs, tracking asset par levels, and proactively ordering and restocking clinical supplies to maintain a clean, sterile environment.
• Inventorying necessary clinical documentation forms, processing venipuncture specimens under strict Standard Precautions, and ensuring rapid, timely delivery to the main laboratory.

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about maintaining a highly vigilant, precise, and safety‑focused environment within the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• You keep yourself current on cardiac procedures, medical terminology, telemetry standards, and hospital infection control protocols.
• You set a high bar for yourself and your team to ensure flawless chart preparation, immediate nursing notifications, and meticulous record‑keeping.
• You recognize and respect the impact your leadership and technical accuracy have on patient tracking, staff competence, and clinical safety.
• You believe that patient safety and operational excellence are optimized through open communication, coaching, and rigorous attention to detail.

To be considered

• High school graduate or equivalent qualification is required.
• Education and experience in a clinical setting is required (e.g., Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, LPN, or specialized Cath Lab training).
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs and a designated telemetry class or NetLearning module.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workflows, mentor peers, track complex schedules, and accurately communicate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Computer proficiency is required, including operational knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems like EPIC.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.