MT Extern - Rowan Students - Open House - January 21, 2026

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, the extern participates in a three month rotation, in each applied clinical area to train, analyze, interpret, and validate Laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers. This role will interact consistently with the department manager, supervisor, lead tech, and staff.

Position Responsibilities:

Participates in clinical rotation, training, and competency assessment in applied areas with the intent to perform moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure under direct supervision.

Once fully trained with sign off in a clinical lab area, posts analytically; validates results using established indicators; investigates deviations from the norm; recognizes trends or shifts; and applies corrective action.

Performs reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures.  Performs pre-analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.

Provides outstanding customer service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: Basic computer and customer service skills. Previous lab experience preferred. 

Required Education: BS in Biology, Chemistry, or other relevant science with at least 24 semester hours of sciences to include six credits of Chemistry, 6 credits of Biology, and additional 12 credits in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science in any combination.

Training / Certification / Licensure: Training in Chemistry/Hematology or Microbiology should be completed in six months not to exceed seven months.

Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $47.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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