Medical Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Technician for Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. Work supports clinical pathology with high-complexity testing oversight, instrument calibration, and quality control.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field, ASCP/AMT certification preferred, and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Evening shift, full-time, competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• ASCP or AMT MT/MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-complexity testing across assigned laboratory disciplines.
• Interprets and validates test results prior to release.
• Performs advanced instrument calibration and maintenance procedures.
• Investigates abnormal or inconsistent test results and determines root cause.
• Develops and monitors quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures.
• Trains and mentors junior laboratory staff and students.
• Maintains inventory and appropriate storage conditions.
• Handles and disposes reagents, chemical, and medical waste according to safety standards.
• Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Complex testing

Instrument calibration

Quality control

Result interpretation

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field

ASCP or AMT MT/MLS certification preferred

Tools

Certification verification tools

Job description

Medical Technician

Req #: 0000267993

Category: Laboratory

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Lab MMC Clinical Pathology

Pay Range: $34.75 - $45.06 per hour

Location: 300 SECOND AVE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs and monitors complex diagnostic laboratory testing to support clinical decision-making and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

This role applies advanced technical expertise to analyze results and maintain high-performance laboratory operations.

• Performs high-complexity testing across assigned laboratory disciplines
• Interprets and validates test results prior to release
• Performs advanced instrument calibration and maintenance procedures
• Investigates abnormal or inconsistent test results and determines root cause
• Develops and monitors quality control and quality assurance processes
• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures
• Trains and mentors junior laboratory staff and students
• Maintains inventory and appropriate storage conditions
• Handles and disposes reagents, chemical, and medical waste according to institutional and regulatory safety standards
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field
• Certification by ASCP or AMT as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferred
• Preferred : 1-3 years of experience performing moderate to high complexity laboratory testing
• Advanced knowledge of complex laboratory testing methodologies
• Advanced skill in instrument calibration and maintenance
• Intermediate knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Advanced ability to analyze and validate laboratory results
• Intermediate ability to train and mentor staff
• Advanced problem-solving skills for complex laboratory issues

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.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer