Local Contract Level I - Medical Lab Scientist
hace 3 días
Clifton
LanceSoft is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist Level I for a local contract job in Clifton, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: 09/22/2025, • Duration: 20 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Local Contract Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist Location: Clifton NJ 07012 Duration: 9/22/2025 - 3/20/2026 Shift/Time Zone: Sunday to Thursday; 6am-230pm; Please note: Training will be Monday to Friday 9am-530pm Job Description: JOB 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 (see department SOPs)., • 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., • If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel., • Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site., • Maintain general appearance of the department., • Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review/train on new procedures., • Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings., • Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment., • If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections., • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Required Knowledge: • A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position., • The successful candidate 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. Education: • BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or 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 (International Education Research Foundation)., • United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript., • A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT). Work Experience: • 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred., • Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology., • National and State licensure as required. Special Requirements: • Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously., • Must interact with other departments., • Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important., • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits