Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a night-shift, full-time Laboratory Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Westwood, NJ. The role involves performing routine and advanced clinical laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to quality control.

You will participate in QA, training, and proficiency testing, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center to ensure reliable results and continuous improvement in the

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or MLS.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing and ensures accuracy for patient care and diagnosis.
• Conducts routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Participates in QA, performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as assigned.

Skills

5+ years clinical lab experience

ASCP certification

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night-shift, full-time, Laboratory 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, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financ al well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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(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 the quality assurance and performance improvement tasks, new employee training, and proficiency testing as 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 maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• If hired or transferred into the role prior to October 2023, HEW/HHS certification will be accepted
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, 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.