MLT - Medical Laboratory

Medical Lab Technician

Laboratory
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab CMC Clinical Pathology
Pay Range: $39.52 - $50.45 per hour

99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician
Community Medical Center
Department Name: Lab CMC Clinical Pathology
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $39.52 - $50.45 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
Medical Lab Technician- Core Lab
At RWJBarnabas Health, Medical Lab Technician become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Medical Lab Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
As a Medical Lab Technician , 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 Lab Technician 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 Lab Technician may include:

Perform routine, complex, and specialized laboratory testing in areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, coagulation, and urinalysis.
Analyze, interpret, verify, and report accurate laboratory test results in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Review specimen integrity and determine acceptability for testing; Follow established laboratory safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements, including CLIA, CAP, and other applicable standards.
Utilize the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accurately enter, review, verify, and report patient test results.
Maintain accurate documentation of testing, instrument maintenance, quality control activities, and corrective actions.
Communicate critical values and significant laboratory findings promptly to physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor while initiating service requests as appropriate.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Review patient and specimen information to ensure proper identification and testing requirements are met.
Apply scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and professional judgment to evaluate test results and recognize abnormal or unexpected findings.
Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams to support timely and accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
Participate in training, competency assessments, process improvement initiatives, and continuing education to support high-quality laboratory services.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment while supporting exceptional patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing.
Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow laboratory professionals.
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.
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:

Minimum of Associate degree in medical technology or qualifying sciences,
Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques which would normally be obtained through a formal two-year college/university academic program,
Registry with a recognized board of registry for MLT / MLS such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists ASCP is highly preferred,
Experience in Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Bank preferred
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer