Medical Lab Scientist / MLS Blood Bank

Mountainside Medical Center•Montclair, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
ASCP or equivalent.
Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.
Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

Functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.