Medical Technologist Laboratory Flex

Overview

Medical Technologist (Laboratory) – Full‑time, flexible, based at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, NJ. The role focuses on specimen processing, blood bank support, and instrument operation across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and microbiology labs.

• Receive, process, aliquot, and label clinical specimens per workstation protocols.
• Draw blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as requested.
• Maintain accurate computerized log entries for specimens received and processed.
• Prepare standards, controls, and reagents according to established formulas.
• Operate automated instrumentation: start‑up, data entry, verification, quality control, shut‑down, and linearity checks.
• Maintain manual records, reports, and statistics; log equipment maintenance.
• Notify supervisor of instrumentation problems or impending shortages of supplies.
• Call critical results to nursing units, ER, ICU, etc., documenting calls in LIS.
• Follow departmental policies for quality control, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Assist nursing units and other clinical areas with test result inquiries.
• Serve as lead technologist for assigned shifts and support overall department objectives.

• Participate in mandatory annual educational programs and in‑service meetings.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as assigned to support department and organization.

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent (three years of experience in NJ or certification).
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Heartsaver/CPR certification preferred; ASCP or other laboratory certification preferred.
• English fluency (second language preferred).

• Article 58 of NJ DOH regulations for Medical Technologist (BSMT program).
• Or 90‑hour medical technology school + 1‑year training.
• Or bachelor + 1 year experience or training.
• Or NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 with at least 3 years experience since 1989.

Laboratory – Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology. Mainly sedentary with manual dexterity. Requires protective clothing (gloves, lab coat, goggles/face shield).

$31.00 - $35.00 per hour plus evening, night, and weekend differential pay ($2.65 eve/night, $2.00 weekend). Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.