Medical Lab Technician

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick | Department: Lab – Blood Management, NB | Location: 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | Status: Full‑Time | Shift: Day | Pay Range: $35.98 – $46.61 per hour

About the role

Medical Lab Technicians at RWJBarnabas Health work in a purpose‑driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care support exceptional patient outcomes. The role offers professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Technicians play a critical role in accurate and timely laboratory testing that supports diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree in medical technology or a related scientific field.
• Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques typically obtained through a formal two‑year college/university program.
• Registry with a recognized board of registry for MLT/MLS (e.g., American Society of Clinical Pathologists ASCP) is preferred.
• Clear, professional communication skills for collaboration with physicians, nurses, and laboratory professionals.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to stay organized and adaptable in a fast‑paced clinical laboratory environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and delivering accurate, timely laboratory results.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Motivation for continuous learning, quality improvement, and staying current with laboratory best practices.
• Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and diagnostic excellence.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Short‑ and 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Pay

Hourly wage range: $35.98 – $46.61 (based on education, skills, and experience).

Schedule

Day shift, full‑time.