About this opportunity
Atlantic Health System lists this Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Full Time Nights, Core Lab, Hackettstown, NJ opportunity in hackettstown, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.
Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
Result Reporting: Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
Verification & Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards prior to clinical implementation.
Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
Proficiency Testing: Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations.
Team Member Management: Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling.
Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.
Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.
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Worksite address
hackettstown, NJ, 07840, US
Who can apply
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