Medical Laboratory Scientist, Part Time , Point of Care, Summit, NJ

Job Description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor (POCT Supervisor), the Medical Lab Scientist will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of patient testing conducted outside the traditional laboratory setting. They will assist with the oversight of the daily operation of the Point of Care Testing program across various clinical departments and offsite practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting patient safety and efficient workflow.

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor (POCT Supervisor), the Medical Lab Scientist will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of patient testing conducted outside the traditional laboratory setting. They will assist with the oversight of the daily operation of the Point of Care Testing program across various clinical departments and offsite practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting patient safety and efficient workflow.

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning:
  Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines, applicable to POCT.
• Specimen Testing:
  Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting:
  Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation:
  Validate, Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Quality Control:
  Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Proficiency Testing:
  Participates in proficiency testing, as assigned and ensures samples are treated the same as patient samples.
• Inventory Management:
  Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
• Training:
  Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety:
  Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological, OR
• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training
• Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an AHS approved agency.
• ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent preferred

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological, OR
• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training
• Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an AHS approved agency.
• ASCP, AMT or defined equivalent preferred

• Organized:
  Maintains a structured approach to tasks and keeps work spaces orderly.
• Detail-oriented:
  Ensures accuracy and consistency in daily responsibilities.
• Physically capable:
  Able to perform job duties that require physical effort.
• Effective communicator:
  Communicates clearly and professionally with team members and other departments.
• Problem-solver:
  Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze problems, develop clear and concise solutions, and complete projects efficiently.
• Adaptable:
  Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and workplace needs.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
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