MLS Student

Job Title: Student

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Lab – MLS Training Program

Req #: 0000248952

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

education and Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a related life science eligible to take the national certification e,g, ASCP, AMT
• Completed prerequisite courses required for admission into MMC s MLS accredited training program
• Commit to full-year, full-time accredited MLS Program

Skills

• Attention to detail, manual dexterity, strong data accuracy, teamwork, effective communication, and proficiency with laboratory information system
• Didactic and Clinical Practice
• Didactic coursework in person and virtual in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Quality Management and Laboratory Operations
• Clinical practice in all core laboratory sections for approximately 4 to 6 weeks per department: chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology

Clinical Practicum Responsibilities

• Specimen handling
• Perform testing procedures under supervision
• Instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems
• Data entry and result review

Quality, Safety and Compliance

• Follow and document QC checks, instrument calibrations, and corrective actions in compliance with SOPs, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and lab policies
• Maintain safety standards: PPE usage, infection control, and environmental safety

Professional Development

Attend workshops, seminars, and peer-group networking to expand clinical knowledge, and leadership and professional skills

Reports To Program Director of the John A, Mihok School of Medical Laboratory Science at Monmouth Medical Center