Medical Lab Scientist - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ. -Why Join Us? - -Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better--- -

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.--- -
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.--- -
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.--- -Get to Know Your Team:--- -
  • 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.
    Responsibilities
    
    
    • The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
    • This position 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.
      Qualifications
      
      
      • 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 the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
        • Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
        • Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.