Medical Technologist

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Lab MMC

Req #: 0000208639

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.35 - $48.29 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 Point of Care POC is responsible for supporting the coordination, implementation, and ongoing quality oversight of the POC testing program across Monmouth and Monmouth South campuses, including affiliated off-site locations. This is a working bench position that involves both technical responsibilities and active participation in the day-to-day management and support of POC testing under the direction of the POC Supervisor. The technologist ensures regulatory compliance, staff training, quality control, instrument verification, and result integrity across all testing sites. Additional tasks can be assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor, Manager, and Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience; experience in POCT preferred
• Strong knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission requirements for POCT

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• Must be available to work, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule
• Scheduled days and shift may vary based on department needs; no fixed schedule is guaranteed
• Must be able to travel between Monmouth and Monmouth South campuses and affiliated off-site POC testing locations

Essential Functions:

• Perform and validate point-of-care testing POCT in accordance with hospital policies, manufacturer guidelines, and CAP and CLIA regulations
• Serve as a key liaison for POC operations across all supported areas, including inpatient units, ambulatory care, and satellite offices
• Provide technical bench coverage as needed at both Monmouth and Monmouth South laboratories
• Support the POC Supervisor in monitoring QC trends, corrective actions, and maintaining regulatory documentation
• Assist in coordinating competency assessments, new test implementation, and staff training for nursing and ancillary personnel performing POCT
• Participate in audits, inspections, and the preparation of documentation for regulatory agencies such as CAP, CLIA, DOH
• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality assurance for all POC instrumentation
• Collaborate with clinical and nursing leadership to promote proper POCT utilization and compliance
• Maintain records of instrument validations, lot-to-lot reagent checks, and linearity/precision studies
• Provide coverage during absences and work weekends or holidays when necessary to ensure continuity of POC services
• Performs all testing as per standard operating procedures
• Performs bench work in all trained areas
• Ability to keep up with and maintain desired turn-around times
• Serves as a resource person for technical questions and problem resolution
• Troubleshoots problem specimens and interacts with medical staff and hospital staff, as necessary
• Assists in training and orienting new lab employees, hospital employees and students
• Quality Control is performed and documented as scheduled in the same manner as patient samples, resolving all QC failures with immediate corrective action, documentation and notification to the supervisor, or designee
• Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples and is completed on time and accurately documented
• Ensures integrity and appropriate use of all IT systems
• Utilizes the Information Systems and interfaces to accurately enter or modify reacquisitions, enter or edit patient results, enter result or order comments, enter QC results, provide corrective action for QC failure, verify completion of tests assigned to a bench, monitor testing turn-around times and look up results
• Ensures all instruments have been properly calibrated, maintenance procedures performed and scheduled quality control completed and documented prior to analysis of patient samples
• Institutes take immediate action when performance is unacceptable
• Troubleshoots testing issues as applicable
• Communicated problems/issues to the supervisor or designee
• Ensures the Medical Director or designee are communicated to appropriately, as necessary
• Provides oversight of technical operations in the absence of the supervisor, as needed
• Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced from co-workers and exit interviews of employees
• During stressful or frustrating conditions, must be able to solve problems and be understanding and supportive of other people
• Accepts constructive feedback and criticism appropriately
• Promotes excellence within the section and effectively develops staff

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer