Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a qualified laboratory technician to perform complex tests and ensure quality patient care. The role involves adhering to safety policies, maintaining laboratory procedures, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and certification within a year of employment. Join a leading healthcare provider recognized for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 1 year of employment.
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests following laboratory procedures.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are processed similarly to patient samples.
• May serve as Lead Tech in absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It offers a broad range of services including cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, maternal-child health, and outpatient behavioral health services. As the only hospital in Passaic, it employs over 550 physicians and 1,000 staff members, making it one of the largest employers in the county. The hospital is part of Prime Healthcare, recognized as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For more information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

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Responsibilities

1. Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, following laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient results.
2. Follow quality control policies, document corrective actions, and identify problems affecting test performance.
3. Perform a variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
4. Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
5. Review patient results for accuracy before reporting.
6. Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
7. Ensure proficiency testing samples are processed similarly to patient samples and collaborate with other labs only after testing.
8. Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups as required.
9. Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
10. Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
11. In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech, overseeing the section or department during their shift.
12. May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and POCT.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned by the department manager or director.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 1 year of employment.
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as per CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
• Current and valid state license if required by the state.