Medical Laboratory Technician

Cooper University Hospital·Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$24 - $43/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Medical Laboratory Technician · $24 - $43/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-13% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Cape May Court House, New Jersey ($27.50/hr, n=102)

$15.92/hr · p10p90 · $62.00/hr

this role: $24.00/hrmedian $27.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 102 posted healthcare roles in Cape May Court House, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 40th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% below the Cape May Court House, New Jersey median for similar positions.

Perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity laboratory testing while ensuring accuracy through strict adherence to quality control and assurance methodologies. Assist with specimen receiving, manage pneumatic tube requests, and handle professional inquiries while maintaining flexibility across all lab sections.

About Us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County.

The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C.

Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services.

We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.

Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission. #LI-CU1 Short Description In a CAP-accredited laboratory, perform waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing while ensuring accuracy and timely results through adherence to QC and QA methodologies.

Maintain a strong focus on detail, reference ranges, and clinical relevancy.

Assist with specimen receiving, respond to pneumatic tube requests, and handle phone inquiries with professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.

Exhibit flexibility by working in all lab sections as needed.

Experience Required Preferred experience in all lab sections.

Experience with LIS (Laboratory Information System) is required.

Education Requirements MLS (MT) or MLT certification through ASCP or eligibility.

New grads are welcome to apply.

License/Certification Requirements MLS (MT) or MLT certification preferred (ASCP).

Special Requirements Shift: Day (7 AM - 3 PM), with evening shift coverage as needed (3 PM - 11 PM).

Alternating weekends and rotating holidays.

Salary Min ($) USD $24.00 Salary Max ($) USD $43.00

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for MLS (MT) or MLT certification through ASCP. Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is required, and previous experience in all laboratory sections is preferred.

professional certificate
Professionalism
Interpersonal skills
Quality control
LIS
Quality assurance
Laboratory testing
Data accuracy
Specimen handling
Clinical relevancy

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Professional development
On-site early education center

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $24 - $43/hr
Location: Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Closes: Aug 3, 2027
Application: Employer website

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