Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Days, Generalist, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work under supervision in both the Core Lab and Blood Bank. You will process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity testing, and report accurate results, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.

You will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, participate in proficiency testing, manage inventory, and assist with training of team members and students to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• MLS or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with high/moderate complexity testing preferred.
• Strong attention to quality control and regulatory standards.

Aufgaben

• Process specimens and perform high/moderate complexity testing.
• Report accurate results and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and QA policies.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment per SOPs.
• Maintain instrument calibrations and testing records.
• Collaborate with teams to support patient care and workflow.
• Assist with training of team members and students.
• Participate in proficiency testing and inventory management.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Tools

HIS/LIS software

Jobbeschreibung

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Scientist processes specimens, performs high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoots issues and reports accurate results. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining quality control, and collaborates with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency. This is a Generalist position working in both the Core Lab and Blood Bank.

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing, as assigned and ensures samples are treated the same as patient samples.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
• Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.