Medical Technologist

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Location

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services, 110 REHILL AVE, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876

Department

Lab RWJSH

Pay Range

$46.28 per hour (New Jersey)

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the section supervisor, the medical technologist performs all laboratory procedures promptly, accurately, and reliably according to established hospital and departmental policies. The technologist will be trained to work in at least one additional laboratory department, with scheduling in secondary departments determined by laboratory staffing needs at the discretion of laboratory leadership.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Medical Technology, or related Sciences
• Graduate of an approved school of Medical Technology

Preferred

• ASCP or equivalent certification

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Day Shift
• Variable Days

Essential Functions

• Assesses plausibility of laboratory results by correlating data with common physiological conditions and verifies results using in–depth knowledge of technique, principle, and instruments.
• May lecture to Medical Technology interns or resident staff.
• Monitors established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, etc.; evaluates results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Operates, calibrates, performs performance checks, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments in the section.
• Performs all other appropriate tasks as required in area of responsibility and assignment.
• Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures on all blood and body fluids to provide information for diagnosing or combating infectious disease independently under sectional supervision.
• Provides clinical orientation and supervision for students and less-skilled personnel.
• Recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions, and may refer serious malfunctions to supervisor.
• Responsible for alerting nurse’s station, doctor’s office, etc., of all abnormal or life‑threatening values.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.