Medical Technologist, Lead

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 53,877 - 68,880; Full 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

Discounts through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist at the Jersey City Medical Center. This role involves supervising laboratory operations, ensuring quality control, and maintaining procedure manuals, while working evening shifts. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and relevant supervisory experience.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $39.11 to $50.00 per hour, along with benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field with laboratory training.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• ASCP Certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical laboratory operations and personnel.
• Monitor quality control and preventive maintenance records.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory schedules and budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory quality control

Technical coordination

Team relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Certification from ASCP or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Technologist, Lead

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Lab JCMC

Req#: 0000201994

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $39.11 - $50.00 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 will depend on educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Supervises one or more sections of the clinical laboratory; prepares weekend and holiday schedules and other necessary scheduling of personnel as needed; monitors quality control and preventive maintenance records in the various sections of the laboratory; updates and maintains Procedure Manuals; assists in budget preparation and capital equipment evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, clinical laboratory science or similar degree in chemistry or biology with required semester hours and one year of training in a clinical laboratory as per CLIA and NJ DOH regulations.
• 2 Year's Supervisory experience.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time.
• Evening.
• Must be able to cover every other weekend and Holidays as needed.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and coordinates technical functions and activities in the Core Laboratory including maintenance, QC review, specimen and instrument troubleshooting.
• Assists in preparing biweekly and monthly schedules as needed and assures adequate coverage is maintained.
• Prepares quality control and quality assurance data.
• Checks critical reports and assures compliance with critical results policy.
• Checks inventories for the various chemicals and controls and informs the Quest personnel to order what is needed.
• Monitors the handling and reporting of CAP proficiency testing and ensures review and corrective action when required.
• Assists in maintaining an updated Procedure Manual by reviewing it biannually and having any revision signed and dated by the pathologist and the administrative director.
• Assures that all equipment is maintained as required and all preventive maintenance records are easily accessible.
• Assists in budget preparation and capital equipment evaluation.
• Maintains good relations within or outside the laboratory, that is, medical staff, nursing staff, and other ancillary services.
• Consults with Pathologist when necessary.
• Performs other related duties when required.
• Acquires knowledge of all instrumentation operation, maintenance instruction and quality control performance and acceptable ranges.
• Educates and orients staff and new employees to instrumentation and workflow.

Benefits and Perks

• 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