Clinical Lab Scientist, Core Lab (Per Diem)

Summit Health•Woodland Park, NJ

2d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This role would be supporting the evening shift in the Core Lab: Monday - Sunday, 3pm - 11:30pm and Holidays as needed. The Clinical Lab Scientist will demonstrate and document competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory, adhering to all established CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements. They will process and evaluate patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens, and resolve issues with time/temperature sensitive specimens, escalating if needed. The role involves performing daily temperature and humidity checks, routine instrument maintenance, and correcting basic instrument malfunctions. Additionally, the scientist will perform instrument QC and calibrations, process monthly QC documents, and utilize standard quality control practices for reliable testing and regulatory compliance. Proficiency testing will be performed consistently, aiming for >=80% on graded proficiencies. The scientist will perform and approve specimen testing, release results according to departmental policy, and process Stat and routine orders within established time frames. Communication and documentation of critical values, checking pending logs, and monitoring inventory levels are also key responsibilities. Competence will be demonstrated by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions, including downtime procedures, and ensuring a clean, orderly, and restocked workstation. The role requires adapting the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs and performing staff training as requested. Responsibilities also include performing and assisting with validations for new laboratory testing and performing and reading blood smears, body fluids, and urine sediments. Special coagulation tests will be performed, and rotation within the core lab is required for evening and night shifts. Other job duties as required.

Requirements

Associates degree required.
0-1 years’ experience.
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.
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. Escalate if needed.
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.