Blood Bank Medical Laboratory Scientist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have a BS in Medical Technology or related field with 1 year of clinical rotations in a Medical Technology school.
• Recent dedicated Blood Bank experience required (generalist experience does not qualify).
• Minimum 4 years of Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) experience required.
• Strong blood bank experience is essential.
• Preferred experience with Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Experience with Softbank and EPIC systems is highly preferred.
• Work hours: 3 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Every third weekend (Friday/Saturday) required.
• No on-call duties.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Will work in Blood Bank and Transfusion services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, or 1 year of clinical rotations in a Medical Technology school.
• Minimum of 4 years of Medical Laboratory Scientist experience.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist experience within the last year.

Schedule

• Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Every third weekend (Friday/Saturday) required
• No on-call responsibilities

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Proof of identity (Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, alias, and nationwide searches.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Immunization and titers documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as required.
• Color blindness test if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Completion of required competency exams (medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion).
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Work history verification as per New Jersey state requirements.

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred.
• Other certifications as applicable to the role and department.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No on-call duties.
• Must be able to work every third weekend.
• Experience with specific patient populations (BMT, Level 1 Trauma) is highly preferred.
• Use of specific lab information systems (Softbank, EPIC) is a plus.

This position requires strict adherence to all health and safety documentation and compliance standards prior to start and throughout the assignment.