Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

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

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for day shift in Westwood, NJ. This PRN position requires accountability for patient-care testing and accuracy in the clinical lab.

Responsibilities include routine and special procedures, quality control, maintenance, inventory, and participation in QA, training, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical/physical/biological science.
• ASCP certification or equivalent with clear area (M/ H/ C ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing for patient care.
• Conduct quality control, preventive maintenance, and inventory management.
• Engage in quality assurance, performance improvement, and staff training as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, PRN, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist I (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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 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 maintainedwithout lapse during employment.
• If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.