Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hackensack, NJ - One weekend a month – Rotating shift as needed 6:30am-3:00pm Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC. The Senior Medical Technologist is proficient in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and II. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for complex laboratory testing and has broad decision-making authority and independence. The Senior Med Tech is required to provide technical direction to staff regarding complex and non-routine testing and is a source of contact of inquiries from clients or sales representatives. The Senior is responsible for investigating and resolving analytical testing problems and recommending course of action. The Senior is responsible for training and development of staff under the direction of the Supervisor in accordance to the appropriate federal, state and local guidelines. Pay Range: $33.00 - $54.45 / hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Annual incentive plans Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® and so much more!
Requirements
- Minimum of five to seven years clinical experience with two years in present department.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
- Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within department as well as with other functions within the company and third parties (i.e..clients)
- Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
- Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
- Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
- BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Nice To Haves
- 8 years or more in same department.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates all characteristics of Med Tech I and II
- Applies evidence based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data
- Performs clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed
- Assumes role of technical subject matter expert by demonstrating problem solving and troubleshooting instrumentation and assays
- Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
- Assumes role of technical consultant and provides technical direction to team members regarding all matters of testing
- Assumes trainer and SME role in education; designs and implements training material.
- Evaluates technical competencies of team and provides recommendations for continuing education
- Proficient in understanding and interpreting trends and variables when implementing QC theory and policies
- Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
- Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
- Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Competent in most areas within the department
- Participates on special project as assigned
- Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor
Benefits
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
- 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Annual incentive plans
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
