Medical Lab Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New Jersey as a Medical Lab Technician. In this vital role, you will perform and report on medical diagnostic tests, ensuring timely and accurate results. You will maintain laboratory instruments, participate in quality control, and assist in training new staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care across various age groups while working in a supportive environment committed to high-quality, patient-centered care. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact on community health and advance your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with military training required.
• Must obtain MLT certification within 8 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Processes and reports medical diagnostic tests efficiently.
• Maintains and troubleshoots lab instruments and equipment.
• Participates in training new employees and students.

Skills

Medical Diagnostic Testing

Quality Control (QC)

Quality Assurance (QA)

Instrument Maintenance

Clerical Duties

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT Certification from ASCP

Job description

Medical Lab Technician

Req #: 0000172876

Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Lab RWJHH

Location: RWJ - Hamilton, 1 HAMILTON PLACE, HAMILTON, NJ 08690

Job Overview:

Processes, performs, and reports medical diagnostic testing on body fluids by automated and manual methods in a timely manner under the supervision of Senior Technologists.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or high school graduate or equivalent with military medical laboratory training and experience as a Medical Laboratory Specialist
• MLT certification from ASCP within 8 months of employment or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions:

• Produces medical diagnostic test results efficiently for stat and routine specimens
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instruments and lab equipment as possible
• Maintains QC, QA, and repair records as required by accreditation agencies
• Verifies orders from scripts and enters procedures in HIS and LIS
• Assists in clerical duties as needed
• Participates in training new employees and students
• Segregates laboratory waste according to policies
• Works on special projects as assigned by the Director
• Provides patient care tailored to the age group served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is a leading healthcare provider in New Jersey, committed to high-quality, patient-centered care, education, and research. We aim to improve community health and offer educational and career opportunities, making a meaningful impact across the state.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.