Medical Lab Technician 12-Hour Night / Camden

Virtua; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 41,837 - 65,022; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

403(b)

Job summary

A leading health system in Camden, NJ is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to analyze and validate laboratory procedures on biological materials. This part-time, 12-hour night shift role involves performing complex testing, operating laboratory equipment, and ensuring outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in laboratory science, valid technician registration, and interpersonal skills. Additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Externship – 4‑6 months experience required.
• Valid registration as a Medical Lab Technician or equivalent.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing according to established procedures.
• Validate results and investigate deviations from norms.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment as required.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in laboratory science area

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Medical Lab Technician 12-Hour Night / Camden

life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News & World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Camden - 1000 Atlantic Avenue

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 12

Work Schedule

Every third Friday and every third weekend rotating.

12‑hour night from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Summary

Analyzes, interprets, and validates laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure without direct supervision.
• Post analytically, validates results using established indicators, investigates deviations from the norm, recognizes trends or shifts, and applies corrective action.
• Performs, reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures. Performs pre‑analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.
• Correctly operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.
• Provides Outstanding Customer Service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications

• Externship – 4‑6 months, good interpersonal and time management skills.

Required Education

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science area.

Training / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid registration as a Medical Lab Technician or equivalent or meets CLIA ’88 educational requirements for high complexity testing.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $47.20. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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