Medical Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 53,814 - 76,644; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Hamilton Township seeks a Medical Technologist to process and report diagnostic testing on body fluids. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field and a minimum of 6 months of clinical experience.

The role demands maintenance of laboratory equipment and assisting in training new staff. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, retirement plans, and more. Weekend and holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 months of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent experience.
• ASCP Certification for MLS/MT or eligibility within 8 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Processes, performs, and reports medical diagnostic testing on body fluids.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Assists in training new employees and students.

Skills

Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques

Clinical laboratory experience

ASCP Certification or eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: 1 Hamilton Place, Hamilton, NJ 08690

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Lab RWJHH

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $47.35 per hour

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Produces medical diagnostic test results efficiently and cost‑effectively for stat and routine specimens.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instruments and laboratory equipment when possible.
• Maintains all QC, QA, and repair records required by accreditation agencies.
• Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in HIS and LIS.
• Assists in clerical duties as needed.
• Assists in training new employees and students.
• Segregates laboratory wastes according to established policies.
• Works on special projects as requested by the Director.
• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient’s status and provide appropriate action for the age group served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related science (chemical, physical, or biological) from an accredited institution, or military service equivalent.

Requirements

• Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques.
• Minimum 6 months of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent experience.
• ASCP Certification for MLS/MT or eligibility within 8 months of employment.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• 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 partner organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.