Clinical Lab Scientist - STAT Lab
Clinical Lab Scientist - STAT Lab
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$ 31 - 39
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About Our Company
Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @ @ @ @ @ @ or @.
Job Description
Status: Per Diem
Schedule: Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 4pm (flexible on days for coverage)
*Must be comfortable to float and work at any of our STAT Lab locations: Westfield Livingston Berkeley Heights Florham Park Clifton New Jersey
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 manufacturers 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 lifting carrying pushing and pulling)
- Work requires sitting standing and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
- Physical mobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
- Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching.
- Physical agility which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
EnvironmentalRisks:
- Chemicals Sharps Latex Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Loud noises
- Vibration
- Extreme temperatures
- Confined spaces
- Allergens: dust mold and/or pollen
- Magnetic fields
- Radiation
- Combative patients/visitors
Blood-borne Pathogen:
- Exposure to infectious hazards blood body fluids non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
- Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
- Exposure to infectious hazards blood and other body fluids.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree required. Associates or Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
- ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred.
- 0-1 years experience. 2-4 years 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
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
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
Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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