Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full Time Evenings, Histology, ACL

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

28d

About The Position

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting 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. Reviews final reports for accuracy. Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions. Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures. Verification & Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation. Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures. Proficiency Testing: Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations. Team Member Management: Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling. Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Requirements

Must meet the CLIA personnel requirements for High Complexity testing: MD or DO with a current medical license, OR Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, OR Master's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science, OR Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological, OR Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training
Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an Atlantic Health approved agency.
Minimum one (1) year of high complexity lab experience with an additional two (2) years of high complexity lab experience preferred
Organized: Maintains a structured approach to tasks and keeps workspaces orderly.
Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and consistency in daily responsibilities.
Physically capable: Able to perform job duties that require physical effort.
Effective communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with team members and other departments.
Problem-solver: Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze problems, develop clear and concise solutions, and complete projects efficiently.
Adaptable: Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and workplace needs.

Responsibilities

Performs specimen processing
Performs CLIA high/moderate complexity testing
Reports accurate results
Following procedures
Troubleshooting
Maintaining quality control
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Consulting with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency
Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines
Follows approved standard operating procedures
Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable
Reviews final reports for accuracy
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions
Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures
Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation
Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance
Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures
Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples
Participate in proficiency testing investigations
Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education
Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values
Provides feedback on performance management
May assist with team members scheduling
Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures