Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Nights, Core Lab, NMC

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified candidate for a clinical laboratory role. The position involves ensuring quality assurance in testing procedures, managing supplies, and exercising clinical judgment in a dynamic environment. Candidates with a high school diploma and relevant training are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those with a bachelor's degree and blood bank experience.

Qualifications

• Documented training as defined in CLIA regulation.
• ASCP eligible required.
• Minimum 2 years Blood Bank experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in testing procedures and policies.
• Prepares reagents and manages inventory.
• Maintains communication regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

Associate's degree in the same fields

Job description

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, such as contacting hotline for troubleshooting or setting up service when necessary.
4. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for authorities including CAP, TJC, OSHA.
5. Maintains clear, real-time communication shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns, and problems that may affect patient care or department operations.
6. Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
7. Participates in competency assessment programs, where qualified.
8. Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Documented training as defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b).
• Non-degree semester hours in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological sciences will be evaluated as per CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b).
• ASCP eligible required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology/clinical laboratory science preferred.
• Associate's degree in the same fields with experience as defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b) preferred.
• If major is not specified on diploma, transcript required.
• If foreign degree, foreign equivalency documents required.
• Minimum 2 years Blood Bank experience preferred.
• New MLS/CLS/MLT/AAS graduates are welcome.

Work Environment

• Able to work using critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment.