Medical Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Lab CMMC Clinical Pathology team in New Jersey. The role focuses on accurate, timely laboratory testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment, operating sophisticated instrumentation, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank, plus QA, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 1 year experience in a hospital setting laboratory preferred.
• Blood Bank experience preferred.
• ASCP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, complex, and specialized laboratory testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood bank.
• Analyze, verify, and report test results according to policies and procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing per standards.
• Review specimen integrity and ensure proper testing requirements are met.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP).
• Utilize LIS to enter, review, and report patient results accurately.
• Document testing and instrument maintenance and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical science or medical technology

Job description

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab CMMC Clinical Pathology

Req #: 0000265405

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $39.52 - $50.45 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.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Medical Technologist

At RWJBarnabas Health, Medical Technologists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Medical Technologist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As a Medical Technologist, you will play a critical role in accurate and timely laboratory testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions. You will operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, analyze and verify test results, adhere to quality assurance and regulatory standards, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.

Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Medical Technologist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve..

A typical day for a Medical Technologist may include:

• Perform routine, complex, and specialized laboratory testing in areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, coagulation, and urinalysis.
• Analyze, interpret, verify, and report accurate laboratory test results in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Review specimen integrity and determine acceptability for testing; identify and resolve specimen-related issues.
• Follow established laboratory safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements, including CLIA, CAP, and other applicable standards.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accurately enter, review, verify, and report patient test results.
• Maintain accurate documentation of testing, instrument maintenance, quality control activities, and corrective actions.
• Communicate critical values and significant laboratory findings promptly to physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor while initiating service requests as appropriate.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Review patient and specimen information to ensure proper identification and testing requirements are met.
• Apply scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and professional judgment to evaluate test results and recognize abnormal or unexpected findings.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams to support timely and accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, process improvement initiatives, and continuing education to support high-quality laboratory services.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment while supporting exceptional patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow laboratory professionals.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking guide your work every day.
• You remain organized and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.
• Patient safety and delivering accurate, timely laboratory results are your top priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Continuous learning, quality improvement, and staying current with laboratory best practices motivate you.
• You take pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and diagnostic excellence.

To be considered for this Medical Technologist opportunity, you must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution,
• 1 year experience working in a hospital setting laboratory preferred
• Blood Bank Experience preferred
• ASCP Certification preferred