Medical Technologist, Blood Bank – Evening Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Clara Maass Medical Center Blood Bank in Belleville, NJ. The role supports accurate, timely diagnostic testing and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to quality standards, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, complex, and specialized laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, coagulation, and urinalysis.
• Analyze, interpret, verify, and report accurate laboratory test results in accordance with 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 per standards.
• Review specimen integrity and determine acceptability for testing; resolve specimen-related issues.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements including CLIA, CAP, and other standards.
• Utilize LIS to enter, review, verify, and report patient results.
• Maintain documentation of testing, instrument maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Communicate critical values to physicians and nurses.
• Assist with troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ensure proper patient and specimen identification for testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical science

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Clara Maass Medical Center Blood Bank in Belleville, NJ. The role supports accurate, timely diagnostic testing and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to quality standards, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.