Lead Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plans

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a Lead Technician for the Cardiac Catheter Lab. This hourly position supports patient safety, performs technical tasks during pre- and post-catheterization, and helps manage workflow and staffing under an RN supervision.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; clinical experience such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or LPN is preferred. Proficiency with EPIC and Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical setting education/experience preferred (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, LPN, or Cath Lab training).
• Complete Orientation programs and telemetry class or NetLearning module.
• Ability to lead workflows, mentor peers, manage schedules, and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Computer proficiency including EPIC and MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during pre- and post-catheterization procedures, phlebotomy, EKGs, and telemetry.
• Manage daily unit workflow and patient throughput, transportation, and cross-department testing coordination.
• Coordinate scheduling for pre-admission testing, procedures, and follow-ups.
• Oversee shift-to-shift operations and proper charting and filing for pre-catheterization cases.
• Enter lab and radiology orders in EPIC and document communications with the care team.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in lab workflows and patient prep.
• Audit performance data and support leadership evaluations and improvement projects.
• Document nursing/physician communication to enable rapid clinical response and handoffs.
• Troubleshoot inventory, track par levels, and restock supplies for a clean environment.
• Prepare clinical documentation, process venipunctures, and ensure timely lab delivery.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Telemetry

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Unit workflow

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cath Lab training/Clinical exposure

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

United States, New Jersey, Hamilton Township

One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Lead Technician

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 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.

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. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver and coordinate care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

Job Title: Lead Technician

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000255041

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 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.

Lead Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab)

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. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver and coordinate care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

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.
  

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 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