Medical Technologist

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000246514

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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.

Medical Technologist

At RWJBarnabas Health, Medical Technologists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Medical Technologist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As a Medical Technologist, you will play a critical role in accurate and timely laboratory testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions. You will operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, analyze and verify test results, adhere to quality assurance and regulatory standards, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.

Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Medical Technologist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve..

A typical day for a Medical Technologist may include:

• Processes, performs and results medical diagnostic testing on body fluids by automated and manual methods in a timely manner under the supervision of the senior technologists,
• Produces medical diagnostic test results in an efficient and cost-effective manner for stat and routine specimens,
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instruments and lab equipment if possible,
• Maintains all necessary QC, QA and repair records required by accreditation agencies,
• Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in HIS and LIS,
• Assists in clerical duties as needed,
• Assists in the training of new employees and students,
• Segregates laboratory wastes according to established policies,
• Works on special projects as requested by Director,
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's status and provide acre appropriate to the age of the patient served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric,

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow laboratory professionals.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking guide your work every day.
• You remain organized and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.
• Patient safety and delivering accurate, timely laboratory results are your top priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Continuous learning, quality improvement, and staying current with laboratory best practices motivate you.
• You take pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and diagnostic excellence.

To be considered for this Medical Technologist opportunity, you must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution,
• Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques
• Minimum 6 month of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent experience
• ASCP Certification for MLS/MT or eligible within 8 months of employment
• Weekend and Holiday rotation required