Medical Technologist Laboratory Per Diem

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LABORATORY PER DIEM $32.50 TO $36.50/HR 23567 Job Details

• Job Category:
  Allied Health/Technical
• Requisition Number: MEDIC
  008095
• Posted:
  July 7, 2026
• Employment Type:
  
  Part-time
• Location:
  
  Paramus, NJ 07652, USA (New Jersey CPB)

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform critical laboratory functions in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Receives clinical specimens, processes and aliquots them appropriately for each workstation.
• Stores or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols.
• Draws blood samples from inpatients and outpatients as needed.
• Provides Blood Bank coverage as required.
• Maintains computerized log entries of specimens received and aliquoted.
• Prepares standards, controls and reagents according to established formulas and procedures.
• Operates automated instrumentation at each workstation, including maintenance, start‑up, data entry, verification of results, quality control, shutdown, and linearity checks.
• Maintains required manual records, reports and statistics; maintains equipment maintenance logs.
• Notifies Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager immediately of instrumentation problems.
• Notifies supervisor of impending shortages of supplies to keep inventory levels adequate.
• Calls in all critical results to nursing units, ER, ICU, etc. according to the critical report policy, and documents calls into the laboratory information system.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, and maintains quality control, maintenance, safety, environmental and infection control standards and records.
• Provides excellent customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Participates in mandated annual educational programs and in‑service meetings.
• Responds to inquiries from nursing units, emergency room, etc. regarding test results as needed.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities of shift’s lead technologist as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Meets requirements of Article 58 of NJ DOH Regulations for Medical Technologist:
• BSMT (Bachelor of Science + Medical Lab Technologist program) or 90 hours + 1 year of medical technology school
• Bachelor of Science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training
• 90 hours in science + 1 year of pertinent experience or training
• Holds applicable NJ CQ as of 6/30/94 and has worked as a Medical Technologist at least 3 years since 1989
• Other certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.

Skills

• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Technologist (required)
• BLS (preferred)

Job Setting / Physical Demands

• Workplaces:
  Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology Laboratory
• Mainly sedentary with manual dexterity required.
• Protective clothing: gloves, lab coat, protective glasses or face shield.

Hourly: $32.50 to $36.50 per hour, commensurate with experience within posted range.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid time off, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

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