Medical Technologist

About the role

We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Technologist for our Lakewood location. This role requires a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our laboratory team.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets routine diagnostic assays on blood and body fluids to support accurate patient diagnosis.
• Handles all aspects of specimen preparation, identification, and testing, while ensuring meticulous reporting and documentation.
• Confirms abnormal results and institutes correct follow-up procedures.
• Develops solutions to problems concerning the generation of laboratory data.
• Correlates laboratory results regarding previous results and diagnosis.
• Evaluates new techniques, instruments, and procedures as required.
• Follows proper procedures for reporting and documenting laboratory test results and reports.
• Institutes proper measures to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Documents corrective actions and promptly notifies supervisors when quality control results exceed tolerance limits.
• Integrates and relates data generated by the various laboratory sections and makes judgments regarding possible discrepancies.
• Performs all types of analytical testing on specimens with accuracy, precision, and efficiency under the direction of a pathologist.
• Performs and documents quality control according to established protocols.
• Follows proper procedures for reporting and documenting laboratory test results and reports.
• Performs and documents quality control according to established protocols.
• Performs procedures in two or more functional sections of the medical laboratory.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and solves specimen problems and properly follows procedures for rejection of specimens.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science OR Associate degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences combined with required clinical experience.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certified OR eligible for certification by a Category I Agency - ASCP, NCA, AMT, HHS/HEWS.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time, Retirement Plans, Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Planning Support, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Programs, Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance), Community and Volunteer Opportunities, Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon....and more!