Medical Technologist, Molecular Diagnostics Per-Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark seeks a Medical Technologist for Molecular Diagnostics to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses, ensure procedural controls, and provide accurate results for patient care that guides diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes QC review, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, documentation, and collaboration with clinicians. Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification preferred; compensation is aligned with NJ pay transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field (required).
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service provided is patient centered. Aims to create a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers and communicates clearly.
• Organizes workflow to meet customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers; aims to meet or exceed service expectations.
• Acts as a role model for Service Excellence; maintains professional composure and works with the team to achieve high customer service scores.
• Evaluates specimens and organizes workflow to support efficient testing and rapid turnaround; performs moderate and/or high complexity testing with QC review.
• Performs preventive maintenance on lab equipment and manages supplies; maintains test records and supports quality assurance activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Lab testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Medical Technologist Molecular Diagnostics position is to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses; assumes responsibility for procedural and system controls, problem solving, teaching and

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Medical Technologist Molecular Diagnostics position is to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses; assumes responsibility for procedural and system controls, problem solving, teaching and

supervision under direction independently. Provides physicians with accurate and reliable analytical results necessary for the diagnosis/treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Service provided is patient centered. Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for UH customers. Communicates clearly to ensure understanding. v Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible.
• Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers. v Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service.
• Acts as a role model for Service Excellence. v Maintains professional composure in the work place. Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets. Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Evaluates specimens received by the department and organizes workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround of results. Performs moderate and/or high complex testing. Uses knowledge of quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and troubleshooting as needed. Evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order as needed. Maintains records of test results and archives data. Assists in the total quality management in all aspects of training, testing and quality review. Assists in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities. Ability to demonstrate competence in all laboratory procedures sufficient to perform at a satisfactory level. Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or a related field (required).
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $41.00.

University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs .

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.