Clinical Lab Scientist - Core Lab
Summit Health and CityMD
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Posted 9 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Pharmaceutical, Biotech
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Work Schedule
Evening and Night Shifts Night Shift
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Job Description
Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies
Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now were proud to say were part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want ameaningful career with impact.The work we dois changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
Were reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the centerof our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to dowhats best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate siteVillageMD.com.
Job Description
This is a Full Time Clinical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) position: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm with rotating weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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 manufacturers 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.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Endurance (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
- Dexterity of hands and finger
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
Environmental Risk:
- Chemicals, Sharps, Latex and Fumes
Blood-borne Pathogen:
- Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.
- Contact with patient specimens is possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technician required.
- Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory Technologist preferred.
- 0-1 years experience. 2-4 years preferred.
- ASCP certification preferred.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform diversified duties within specified time limitations required.
- Ability to organize, problem solve, set priorities, and use critical thinking skills required.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- Ability to be a team player required.
- Basic medical laboratory skills required.
- Knowledge of QA principles preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
- Experience with Medical Laboratory Instruments preferred.
- Experience with Laboratory Computer Information System preferred.
Travel:
- Travel to satellite locations as needed
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Candidate Profile
Qualification Associate Degree