Medical Lab Scientist

Job Description

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for a job in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Medical Lab Scientist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Lab Technologist, Blood Bank  to join a prestigious health system in Southeastern New Jersey, offering a $25k sign-on bonus.

Our client has been recognized as an outstanding employer and one of the best places to work in healthcare. This health system is focused on supporting employee potential through continuous learning and teaching opportunities and is a great place to grow your skill set.

Job Title :   Lab Technologist

Shift Information : Full Time; Days 7am - 3 : 30pm M-F W / Rotating Weekends

Location : Atlantic City, New Jersey Pay : $33 to $49 / hourly

Job Description :

The Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory testing procedures and provides clinical result interpretation according to established procedures, ensuring quality standards are met. The Laboratory Technologist performs tests in compliance with established departmental standards.  The Technologist reviews and verifies results to ensure data validity and interprets results.  This position applies appropriate procedural techniques related to specimen procurement and handling, instrument operation, operator maintenance, application of universal precautions and inventory monitoring. The Technologist also participates in the evaluation of new equipment and troubleshoots equipment problems as needed. The Laboratory Technologist performs and documents quality control procedures and proficiency testing in accordance with established parameters and standards.  This position works with the Laboratory Supervisor / Manager to resolve quality control, patient or procedural problems and recommends enhancements to laboratory procedures.   This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participates in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.   QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited medical technology program or meets FDA qualifications for CLIA (1988 Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments) standards for all laboratory and high complexity testing. LICENSE / CERTIFICATION :   MT / MLS ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) eligible or equivalent and required from 24 months of hire date or transfer Certification must be maintained if not grandfathered from the Board of Registry (BOR) and requires participation in 12 CEUs annually.     PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Strict compliance with laboratory Fraud and Abuse policies and requirements is an employment condition.  WORK ENVIRONMENT. Must have the ability to distinguish colors.Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position demands increased amounts of standing, bending and manual manipulation, as well as some light lifting up to 20lbs.The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position. Core competencies will be assessed primarily to the following patient population(s) served (with the exception of newborns) :   All diagnoses / conditions of patients admitted to the hospital.

Additional Qualifications

Nucleus Healthcare Job ID #3485.

About Nucleus Healthcare

Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!

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