Medical Lab Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to ensure reliable lab test results. The candidate will perform essential functions including quality control and support fellow staff members. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing vital contributions to patient care.

Benefits

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 Partners (e.g., NJ Devils, Verizon)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate laboratory test results vital for patient care.
• Perform quality control and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Assist in training new lab personnel.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP Certification

Job description

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Lab RWJNB

Req#: 0000202591

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $32.05 - $43.76 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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:

Clinical laboratory personnel, as members of the health care delivery team, are responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results, which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of physiological and pathological conditions in humans,

Quality clinical laboratory testing is evidenced by performing the correct test, on the right person, at the right time, producing accurate test results, with the best outcome, in the most cost-effective manner,

Qualifications:

Required:

Associates Degree in Medical Technology,

Preferred :

ASCP Certification

2 to 3 years clinical laboratory experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Fulltime

day Shift 6a-6p

Every Third weekend and Holiday rotation

Essential Functions:

Performs all testing as per standard operating procedures,

Performs bench work in all trained areas,

Ability to keep up with and maintain desired turn-around times,

Serves as a resource person for technical questions and problem resolution,

Troubleshoots problem specimens and interacts with medical staff and hospital staff, as necessary,

Assists in training and orienting new lab employees, hospital employees and students ,

Quality Control is performed and documented as scheduled in the same manner as patient samples, resolving all QC failures with immediate corrective action, documentation and notification to the supervisor, or designee,

Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples and is completed on time and accurately documented,

Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems,

Utilizes the Information Systems and interfaces to accurately enter or modify reacquisitions, enter or edit patient results, enter result or order comments, enter QC results, provide corrective action for QC failure, verify completion of tests assigned to a bench, monitor testing turn-around times and look up results,

Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples,

Institutes immediate corrective action when performance is unacceptable,

Troubleshoots testing issues as applicable,

Communicated problems/issues to the supervisor or designee,

Ensures the Medical Director or designee are communicated to appropriately, as necessary,

Provides oversight of technical operations in the absence of the supervisor, as needed,

Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees,

During stressful or frustrating conditions is able to solve problems and be understanding and supportive of other people,

Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately

Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff

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
  • 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!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer