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Cynet Systems lists this Medical Laboratory Scientist opportunity in clifton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required.
Must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
Must interact with other departments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and customer service.
Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
National and State licensure as required.
Responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Follow department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel if applicable.
Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
Maintain general appearance of the department.
Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and opened dates where applicable.
Review and train on new procedures.
Attend monthly department and any additional training or educational meetings.
Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and maintain knowledge of safety manual and equipment.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Nice to Have:
BS in Medical Technology preferred.
1+ years of clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.
Skills:
Laboratory Testing.
QC/QA.
Specimen Handling.
CLIA.
HIPAA.
OSHA.
Data Entry.
Customer Service.
Qualification And Education:
BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF.
United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.
Minimum of 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
Worksite address
clifton, NJ, 07015, US
Who can apply
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