SUPERVISING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
In New Jersey, Supervising Medical Technologist is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying takes a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $87,507 and $128,719, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Supervising Medical Technologist appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $124,366. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (3)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a program officer or director, Division of Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, Department of Health and Senior Services, supervises work in a number of scientific disciplines; implements and teaches the latest testing technologies available within the various scientific disciplines of medical technology including clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, parasitology, hematology, immunohematology, radioimmunoassay, tandem mass spectrometry molecular biological technologies; investigates, evaluates and implements the cost analysis and benefits of new technologies and methodologies; supervises the activities and staff of various units within a laboratory program; does related work duties. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Examples of work
Supervises subordinates in the design, execution and analysis of various proficiency exercises conducted by programs in the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories and outside proficiency testing from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); ensures that Proficiency Testing is conducted properly and results are reviewed; investigates and corrects reasons for any results outside of acceptable parameters. Supervises the establishment of teaching and training programs for employees, other medical personnel, or visiting staff from other institutions in conducting tests and analyses on specimens received in the testing laboratory; conducts and approves the conduct of examinations using fluorometric, colorimetric, radioimmunoassay, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), tandem mass spectrometry procedures, molecular, and other advanced technologies. Supervises staff in the operation of a highly advanced tandem mass spectrometer to detect aminoacidopathies, fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acidemias, and urea cycle defects through the butylation of acylcarnitines to detect over 20 disorders from one injection. Supervises staff and highly trained technical personnel in the development and interpretation of new molecular assays using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques with gel electrophoresis or real time Polymerase Chain Reaction. Supervises staff performing advanced instrument maintenance; and preparing samples for analysis by new methodologies; provides training to interpret the results of latest technology testing methodologies. Consults with medical personnel to interpret laboratory results. Suggests and recommends further laboratory analyses as appropriate to assist the medical staff in proper diagnosis and patient care. Keeps current with literature, trends and new developments in the field of Medical technology. Supervises and participates in planning, organization, and conduct of the validation of new methodologies which may be implemented for laboratory use. Rotates supervision responsibilities for weekend and holiday coverage as required. Oversees and analyzes new quality control procedures and programs and makes changes to ensure the most accurate results possible. Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports on metabolic disorders including findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares written procedure manuals including information on troubleshooting problems. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Establishes and maintains cooperative work relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Provides technical advice concerning technical laboratory procedures to directors and staff of laboratories in New Jersey; supervises subordinates providing technical advise to medical facilities and practitioners. Provides information for the submission of budget requests. Supervises the specialized training provided by subordinate staff; explains the theory for the test methodology used, and the purpose for testing for any particular disorder including disease processes. Investigates, parallel tests and evaluates new laboratory methods and/or techniques, provides written validation of tests performed and recommendations to support or reject new methods. Supervises and reviews interpretations and reports to ensure consistency in the reporting of test results. Prepares correspondence regarding public health laboratory services. Evaluates employee performance using defined, measurable, attainable criteria; submits the evaluations on a timely basis. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor degree in Medical Technology. NOTE: Certification as a Medical Technologist by a certifying agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying Agency may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. NOTE: Possession of the qualifications of a Medical Technologist as required under Federal Medicare Regulations Subpart M, Part 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations for coverage of services of independent laboratories or under the NJ State Administrative Code NJAC 8:44- 1.6, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
Experience
Four (4) years of bioanalytical laboratory experience in a public health or certified private or hospital laboratory which shall have included work in one or more of the following areas: hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, serology, bacteriology, parasitology, radioimmunoassay, special chemistry; two (2) years of which shall have included supervisory experience. NOTE: A Master's degree in medical technology or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience indicated above.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to conduct metabolic disorder testing, and analyzes and interpret results and findings. Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, chemistry, blood chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, parasitology, hematology, and other areas of medical technology. Knowledge of public health principles. Knowledge of methods of transporting, receiving, identifying, storing, and analyzing samples and in interpreting and reporting of the results. Knowledge of the methods used to modify laboratory procedures and establish new tests and regulations. Knowledge of the function and proper use of laboratory equipment and reagents and their safe usage, including the autoclave, balance, centrifuge, colorimeter, fluorometer, incubator, microscope, pH meter, photometer, spectroscope, gamma counter, tandem mass spectrometer, and thermoclycler. Ability to provide assignments, instructions, and supervision to subordinates, and develop appropriate work schedules to ensure adequate coverage of the unit. Ability to review, test, and evaluate new kits and/or laboratory methods and techniques and identify those found practical. Ability to supervise the conduct of laboratory tests. Ability to explain test methodology, theory and application and limitations to physicians and other interested medical personnel. Ability to train and/or supervise the training of new personnel in the theories and techniques used to perform metabolic testing. Ability to provide technical assistance. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to keep current with trends and developments in medical technology. Ability to supervise the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports and correspondence. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made for their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.