Medical Laboratory Scientist, Part Time Days, Core Lab, Union ED, Union, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor. You will process specimens, perform high/moderate complexity testing, troubleshoot issues and report accurate results to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities include evaluating specimens and test orders, following SOPs, reporting results, operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, participating in proficiency testing, managing inventory,

Qualifications

• Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability.
• Follows approved standard operating procedures for testing.
• Maintains quality control policies and records.
• Participates in proficiency testing as assigned.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Manages inventory by rotating stock and checking expirations.
• Assists with training of team members and students.
• Demonstrates safety knowledge and adherence to department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens and test orders for acceptability and accept/reject per guidelines.
• Perform high/moderate complexity testing.
• Follow approved SOPs for testing.
• Correlate test results with diagnosis and prior results when applicable.
• Operate and troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Maintain instrument calibrations and maintenance records.
• Participate in proficiency testing and ensure proper sample handling.
• Manage inventory and monitor expiration dates.
• Assist with training of team members and students.
• Adhere to safety procedures and departmental safety policies.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Proficiency testing

Laboratory safety

Instrument troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Team training

Inventory management

LIS/HIS systems

Tools

HIS/LIS software

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.