Evening Blood Bank MLS | PRN Clinical Lab Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for an evening shift, PRN position in Montclair, NJ. The MLS will perform routine and special laboratory procedures, monitor quality control, and participate in education and proficiency testing as needed.

The role requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP or equivalent certification, and ongoing maintenance of the certification.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent.
• Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Skills

Clinical laboratory techniques

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for an evening shift, PRN position in Montclair, NJ. The MLS will perform routine and special laboratory procedures, monitor quality control, and participate in education and proficiency testing as needed.

The role requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP or equivalent certification, and ongoing maintenance of the certification.