Clinical Diagnostics Lab Scientist

ChristianaCare; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret routine tests across multiple sections, ensuring accuracy and timely results for patient care.

The role requires ASCP eligibility or equivalent and a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, with no experience required for recent graduates. It emphasizes adherence to safety, quality processes, and professional collaboration in a high-stakes hospital lab environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.
• Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.
• Ability to understand appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to use computer software.
• Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity and color vision.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.
• Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.
• Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments.
• Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical lab techniques

Infection prevention

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory software

Team collaboration

Communication

Test coordination

Education

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret routine tests across multiple sections, ensuring accuracy and timely results for patient care.

The role requires ASCP eligibility or equivalent and a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, with no experience required for recent graduates. It emphasizes adherence to safety, quality processes, and professional collaboration in a high-stakes hospital lab environment.