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

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Scientist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Specialty: Laboratory
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.
• 4 years of Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) experience required.
• Recent dedicated Blood Bank experience required (Generalist experience does not qualify).
• 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 will be in Blood Bank and Transfusion services.
• Shift: 3 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Every third weekend (Friday/Saturday) required.
• No on-call duties.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Medical Technology or related field with clinical rotations.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in MT or MLS, with recent dedicated Blood Bank experience.
• Certifications: ASCP preferred.
• Must meet all state licensure requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientists in New Jersey.

Schedule & Work Conditions

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must provide proof of identity (Government Issued Photo ID).
• Must clear criminal background check within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility requirements.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Completion of facility-specific education and safety training prior to start.
• Must complete required competency exams and pass orientation testing.
• References: 2 references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start date).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Facility uses Softbank and EPIC electronic systems.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Every third weekend coverage required.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists with strong blood bank expertise seeking a travel contract in New Jersey.