Medical Technologist, Lab RWJ Rahway

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: RWJ - Rahway

Department Name: Lab RWJRH

Req #: 0000217490

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $38.55 - $50.53 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:

The Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or otherwise meets the requirements of NJ 8 44-2, 6 a-c
• Minimum of one year of pertinent full-time laboratory experience and/or training in the specialties or subspecialties in which the individual will perform tests NJ 8 44-2, 6c

Preferred:

• Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 10:00pm-6:30am
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Performs testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and urinalysis
• Utilizes computer systems to communicate results
• Communicates results by phone as necessary
• Performs quality control to ensure all testing is accurate and precise
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on analyzers and instruments as necessary
• Reports up issues to supervisors as necessary
• Reports all tests promptly, accurately, and efficiently to the patient's caregivers in order to assist with diagnosis and treatment
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control policies and procedures to ensure validity of test results
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to solve problems, evaluate aberrant patient results and recognize factors that may affect measurements and results
• Consistently follows all required laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans to ensure a safe working environment
• Works effectively as a team member within the department to provide quality service through communication, collaboration, and cooperation

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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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