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Summit Health · 1 month ago

Clinical Lab Scientist - Core Lab (Generalist)

Woodland Park, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$31.59/hr - $39.52/hr

0+ years exp

Summit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care. They are seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform laboratory testing and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Demonstrates & documents competencies annually based on testing performed in the laboratory. Adheres to all established CAP, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements

Processes/evaluates patient specimens in accordance with SOP, including reference lab specimens. Resolves issues with specimens that are time/temperature sensitive. Escalate if needed

Performs daily temperature and humidity checks for room, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and/or water baths

Performs routine instrument maintenance following manufacturer’s specifications (including startup and shut down) and documents appropriately

Corrects basic instrument malfunctions and documents them. Communicates instrumentation status to appropriate staff members and notifies vendor to schedule service calls

Performs instrument QC and calibrations following manufacturer's specifications

Processes monthly QC documents as requested by supervisor/ manager

Utilizes standard quality control practices in decision making to ensure reliable testing and proper regulatory compliance

Performs proficiency testing in a manner and time frame that is consistent with good laboratory practice. Receives >=80% on all graded proficiencies

Performs and approves specimen testing using sound judgment and evaluation. Releases results in accordance with departmental policy

Performs Stat and routine orders within established time frames

Communicates and document critical values according to SOP

Checks pending logs and endorses appropriately

Monitors inventory levels and inform designated personnel as needed

Demonstrates competence by utilizing LIS for all applicable functions to perform job duties, including downtime procedures

Ensures clean and orderly workstation and restocked with necessary supplies

Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs

Performs staff training as requested by supervisor/manager

Perform and assist with validations for new laboratory testing to increase laboratory revenues

Performs and reads blood smears (morphology and immature cells), body fluids, and urine sediments

Performs special coagulation test

Rotation within the core lab is required in the evening and night shift

Other job duties as required

Qualification

ASCP certificationClinical Laboratory ScienceMedical Laboratory InstrumentsLaboratory Computer Information SystemBasic medical laboratory skillsCustomer serviceQA principlesStandard Office EquipmentStandard Office TechnologyEnglish communicationProblem solvingCritical thinkingTeam player