Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist- Molecular Dx/ FISH
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist for a hospital-based position at HUMC in Hackensack, New Jersey. The role specializes in Molecular Diagnostics/FISH and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The pay range is $33.81–$55.81 per hour; offers depend on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The Senior Medical Technologist is proficient in the principal duties of Medical Technologist I and II and serves as a subject matter expert for complex laboratory testing, with broad decision-making authority and independence. The role provides technical direction to staff on complex and non-routine testing, responds to client and sales representative inquiries, investigates and resolves analytical testing problems, and recommends appropriate actions. The Senior also supports staff training and development under the direction of the Supervisor, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. Quest offers benefits and programs intended to support employees and their families. Benefit eligibility varies by position and hours worked. Listed offerings include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage, well-being and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a personal day, financial coaching, retirement savings with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, incentive plans, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Three to five years of clinical experience, including two years in the present department.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry; an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology; or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433.
- Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
- U.S.-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills within the department, across company functions, and with third parties such as clients.
- Ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems.
- Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
- Must protect patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- HEW certification.
- For delegated supervisory duties: a Master of Science degree in biological or chemical science and two years of work experience as a Medical Lab Scientist in the designated laboratory specialty.
- For delegated supervisory duties: at least four years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience after qualifying as a Medical Lab Scientist; at least six years if operating within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- If HEW certified, eight or more years in the same department.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate all characteristics of Medical Technologist I and II.
- Apply evidence-based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data.
- Perform clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert by troubleshooting instruments and assays and solving problems.
- Investigate and resolve analytical testing problems, recommend actions when results or processes are beyond acceptable limits, and respond to non-routine or complex inquiries and requests from clients and sales representatives.
- Provide technical consultation and direction to team members on testing matters.
- Train and educate staff, design and implement training materials, evaluate technical competencies, and recommend continuing education.
- Understand and interpret trends and variables when implementing quality-control theory and policies.
- Review requests for validity checks and recommend appropriate action, considering specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional or repeat testing.
- Expedite workflow to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems, recommending improvements, and coordinating resolution of production issues involving other laboratory departments.
- Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain competence in most areas within the department.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
- Protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Best-in-class well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
