Job Description

Under supervision of a CLIA General Supervisor, the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs specimen processing, CLIA high/moderate complexity testing, and reports accurate results. Responsibilities include following procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and consulting with various teams to support patient care and workflow efficiency.

• Specimen Processing and Accessioning: Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and accepts or rejects according to established guidelines.
• Specimen Testing: Follows approved standard operating procedures.
• Result Reporting: Exhibits technical judgment by correlating test results with diagnosis and previous results as applicable. Reviews final reports for accuracy.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Equipment Operation: Operates and maintains all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Verification & Validation: Performs verification and validation of laboratory assays and instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory
  standards prior to clinical implementation.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Analyzes, reviews results, monitors compliance with the Quality Control Plan standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency Testing: Assist with proficiency testing distribution and submission, ensuring samples are treated the same as patient samples. Participate in proficiency testing investigations.
• Team Member Management: Effectively leads and coaches laboratory team members by fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring competency through training and education. Communicates effectively through the adherence of the PRIDE (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Extraordinary Care) values. Provides feedback on performance management. May assist with team members scheduling.
• Inventory Management: Maintains quantities and reviews expiration dates of all supplies.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must meet the CLIA personnel requirements for High Complexity testing:
  • MD or DO with a current medical license, OR
  • Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science, OR
  • Master's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science, OR
  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological, OR
  • Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training
  • Foreign education credentials require US equivalency documentation by an Atlantic Health approved agency.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of high complexity lab experience with an additional two (2) years of high complexity lab experience preferred

Work Environment:

• Organized: Maintains a structured approach to tasks and keeps workspaces orderly.
• Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and consistency in daily responsibilities.
• Physically capable: Able to perform job duties that require physical effort.
• Effective communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with team members and other departments.
• Problem-solver: Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze problems, develop clear and concise solutions, and complete projects efficiently.
• Adaptable: Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and workplace needs.

About Us

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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