Clinical Lab Scientist - STAT Lab (Per Diem)

Summit Health CityMD•Berkeley Heights, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem position for a Clinical Lab Scientist in the STAT Lab, working on an as-needed basis. The role requires flexibility to support any of our STAT Lab locations in New Jersey, including Westfield, Livingston, Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, and Clifton, based on operational needs. The company is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and providing connected care services through various entities like VillageMD, Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. They are focused on innovating value-based care and ensuring access to high-quality, connected care services for better patient outcomes at a reduced total cost.

Requirements

Associates degree required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform diversified duties within specified time limitations required.
Ability to organize, problem solve, set priorities, and use critical thinking skills required.
Strong customer service skills required.
Ability to be a team player required.
Basic medical laboratory skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred.
0-1 years’ experience.
2-4 years preferred.
Knowledge of QA principles preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with Medical Laboratory Instruments preferred.
Experience with Laboratory Computer Information System preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates & documents competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory.
Adheres to all established CAP, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens.
Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive.
Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths.
Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately.
Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them.
Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls.
Performs instrument QC and calibrations following manufacturer's specifications.
Processes monthly QC documents as requested by supervisor/ manager.
Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance.
Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice.
Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies.
Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation.
Releases results in accordance with departmental policy.
Performs Stat and routine orders within established time frames.
Communicates and document critical values according to SOP.
Checks pending logs and endorses appropriately.
Monitors inventory levels and inform designated personnel as needed.
Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures.
Ensures clean and orderly workstation and restocked with necessary supplies.
Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
Performs staff training as requested by supervisor/manager.
Perform and assist with validations for new laboratory testing to increase laboratory revenues.
Performs and reads blood smears (morphology and immature cells), body fluids, and urine sediments.
Performs special coagulation test.
Rotation within the core lab is required in the evening and night shift.
Other job duties as required.