Medical Lab Scientist / MLS
About the role
Overview: Join our team as a day-shift, PRN, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Westwood, NJ.
Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and special laboratory procedures
- Perform quality control
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Perform minor equipment repairs
- Manage inventory control
- Compile statistical data
- Participate in quality assurance
- Participate in performance improvement
- Participate in laboratory education
- Participate in new employee training
- Participate in proficiency testing when assigned
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science
- ASCP or equivalent certification
- Certification within a specific area (e.g., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP)) qualifies
- Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment; if lapsed, 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
Pay
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.