Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Evenings, Core Lab, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical laboratory team. Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, you will process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity testing, report results, and support patient care and workflow efficiency.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain quality control records, operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, and collaborate with pathologists, nurses, and technologists to deliver timely, accurate test

Qualifications

• MLS role under CLIA supervision.
• Experience with specimen processing and accessioning.
• Ability to follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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: Correlates test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in HIS and LIS software systems for all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots technical equipment.
• Quality Control: Maintains records of calibrations and maintenance, follows QC policies.
• Proficiency Testing: Participates in proficiency testing and ensures samples treated like patient samples.
• Inventory Management: Manages inventory by rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: Follows Atlantic Health safety procedures.

Skills

Specimen handling

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Training

Education

Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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.

• 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.