Medical Lab Scientist

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  Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.


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  People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.


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  Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.


• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.


• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.


• ASCP or equivalent.
  
  
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  
  
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
  
  
  
  


• If the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.


• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.


• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.