Medical Lab Scientist-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Core Lab-Full Time: Days

Atlantic Health System•Union, NJ

2d•$35 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist position at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center's Core Lab is a full-time role during the day shift. This role involves demonstrating proficiency in testing procedures, adhering to quality assurance guidelines, preparing reagents, managing inventory, and exercising clinical judgment to troubleshoot and solve issues with test systems. The scientist will also assist in reviewing and revising procedures, maintaining clear communication, and participating in change implementation and competency assessment programs. The position may also include other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proficiency in testing procedures and policies
Adherence to quality assurance guidelines
Ability to prepare reagents
Inventory management skills
Clinical judgment for problem-solving
Troubleshooting test systems
Assisting with procedure review and revision
Adherence to regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA)
Clear communication skills
Participation in staff meetings, task forces, or projects
Participation in competency assessment program

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
Other relevant duties as assigned