Medical Laboratory Scientist, Per Diem Blood Bank, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to process specimens and perform high/moderate complexity testing under supervision. You’ll report accurate results, maintain quality control, and collaborate to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

The role requires proficiency with HIS/LIS systems, instrument maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures. You will also help train teammates and manage inventories to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Performs high/moderate complexity testing with accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability.
• Maintains instrument calibration and document controls.
• Proficient with HIS and LIS software systems.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects.
• Specimen Testing: follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: correlates test results with diagnosis and prior results as applicable.
• Computer Skills: uses HIS and LIS software in all job functions.
• Equipment Operation: operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment per SOPs.
• Quality Control: follows QC policies and maintains calibration records.
• Proficiency Testing: participates in PT and handles samples like patient specimens.
• Inventory Management: rotates stock and monitors expiration dates.
• Training: assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: follows Atlantic Health safety procedures.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Specimen Testing

Result Reporting

Computer Skills

Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Proficiency Testing

Inventory Management

Training

Safety

Tools

HIS

LIS

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.