Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Full Time Nights, Core Lab, Hackettstown, NJ

Atlantic Health; Hackettstown (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atlantic Health in Hackettstown, New Jersey, seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist to oversee specimen processing and CLIA testing. Under supervision, you will ensure accuracy, maintain quality control, and collaborate with care teams to improve workflow. This leadership role emphasizes regulatory compliance and proficient use of HIS/LIS for reliable results.

Join a patient-focused laboratory team and contribute to high-quality diagnostics within our southern New Jersey network.

Aufgaben

• Specimen processing and accessioning per guidelines.
• Perform CLIA high/moderate complexity testing.
• Report accurate results and review final reports.
• Maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to support patient care.

Kenntnisse

Specimen Processing

Accessioning

CLIA Testing

Result Reporting

Laboratory QC

HIS/LIS Proficiency

Equipment Operation

Verification & Validation

Proficiency Testing

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Tools

HIS/LIS Software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting 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. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Verification &Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency Testing: Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations.
• Team Member Management: Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling.
• Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Job Description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting 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. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Verification &Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
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