Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Precision Testing & Reporting

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist under CLIA supervision to process specimens and perform high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshooting, and reporting accurate results.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain quality control, and collaborate with teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency. Responsibilities include instrument operation, proficiency testing, inventory management, training, and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT required.
• Experience in clinical laboratory testing and compliance with CLIA standards preferred.
• Proficient in HIS/LIS systems and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to guidelines.
• Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: Correlates test results with diagnosis and prior results.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in HIS and LIS software.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots technical equipment.
• Quality Control: Documents instrument calibrations and maintenance per policies.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing and treats samples as patient specimens.
• Inventory Management: Manages stock and expiration dates to ensure availability.
• Training: Assists with team and student training.
• Safety: Follows department safety procedures.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Results reporting

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist processes specimens, performs high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoots issues and reports accurate results. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining quality control, and collaborates with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
• Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing, as assigned and ensures samples are treated the same as patient samples.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
• Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.