Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Days, Core Lab, ACL

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. In this role, you will ensure adherence to quality assurance guidelines, manage supplies for testing procedures, and utilize your clinical judgment to prioritize and solve problems effectively. You will also participate in departmental planning and competency assessments, contributing to continuous improvement in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in testing procedures and quality assurance guidelines.
• Ability to assess priorities and troubleshoot test systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and manage inventory to reduce waste.
• Maintain communication regarding patient care and departmental operations.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

1. Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
2. Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
3. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
4. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
5. Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
6. Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
7. Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
8. Other relevant duties as assigned.