Medical Technologist, Lead

Job Title: 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 to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's 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 as needed; assists in budget preparation and capital equipment evaluation.

Qualifications:
Required:

• 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, but not limited to 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 assures 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 work flow,

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

Pay Range: $ 39.44-$ 53.88 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer