Clinical Lab Scientist, Core Lab (Per Diem)

Summit Health Management; Woodland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 4,353,000 - 5,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Health Management seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist for the Core Lab in Woodland Park, NJ. The per diem/part-time role supports the evening shift (3pm-11:30pm) and holidays as needed, handling routine testing, QC, instrument maintenance, and specimen processing.

Qualifications include an associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), English communication skills, and ASCP certification preferred; 0–1 years experience, 2–4 years preferred. Work requires attention to safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and documents competencies based on testing.
• Processes and evaluates patient specimens per SOP and reference labs.
• Performs instrument maintenance, QC, calibrations, and proficiency testing.
• Releases results and communicates critical values per policy.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Laboratory skills

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred

ASCP certification preferred

Tools

LIS

Laboratory instruments

Lab safety procedures

Job description

## Clinical Lab Scientist, Core Lab (Per Diem)Apply: Woodland Park, NJ: Part time: Posted Today: R54674# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**Status: Per DiemSchedule: At needs basis \\*This role would be supporting the evening shift in the Core Lab: Monday - Sunday, 3pm - 11:30pm and Holidays as needed **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Demonstrates & documents competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory. Adheres to all established CAP, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.* Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive. Escalate if needed.* Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.* Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately.* Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls.* Performs instrument QC and calibrations following manufacturer's specifications.* Processes monthly QC documents as requested by supervisor/ manager.* Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance.* Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies.* Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation. Releases results in accordance with departmental policy.* Performs Stat and routine orders within established time frames.* Communicates and document critical values according to SOP.* Checks pending logs and endorses appropriately.* Monitors inventory levels and inform designated personnel as needed.* Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.* Ensures clean and orderly workstation and restocked with necessary supplies.* Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.* Performs staff training as requested by supervisor/manager.* Perform and assist with validations for new laboratory testing to increase laboratory revenues.* Performs and reads blood smears (morphology and immature cells), body fluids, and urine sediments.* Performs special coagulation test.* Rotation within the core lab is required in the evening and night shift.* Other job duties as required. **Physical Job Requirements*** Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)* Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.* Dexterity of hands and fingers* Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.* The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.* Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.* Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.* Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position. **Environmental Risks:*** Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, Chemotherapy and Fumes* Loud noises* Vibration* Extreme temperatures* Confined spaces* Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen* Magnetic fields* Radiation **Blood-borne Pathogen:*** Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.* Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.* Unplanned or unexpected exposure.* Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids. **Qualifications:*** Associates degree required. Associates or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.* ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred.* 0-1 years’ experience. 2-4 years preferred.* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.* Ability to perform diversified duties within specified time limitations required.* Ability to organize, problem solve, set priorities, and use critical thinking skills required.* Strong customer service skills required.* Ability to be a team player required.* Basic medical laboratory skills required.* Knowledge of QA principles preferred.* Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.* Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.* Experience with Medical Laboratory Instruments preferred.* Experience with Laboratory Computer Information System preferred. **Travel:*** Travel to satellite locations as neededPay Range: $31.59 - $39.52 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.