Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Diverse Lab Roles & Impact

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive testing across General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Cancer Center sections. The role requires competency in multiple modalities and adherence to turnaround times, quality controls, and safety protocols.

The candidate should possess a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, with ASCP eligibility or equivalent preferred.

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 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 ChristianaCare laboratory safety policies and reviews safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a professional appearance; answers calls courteously.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attends departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely; reports unsafe activities or hazards to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science; additional bioscience degree considered preferred.
• BS in a chemical, physical, or biological science; recent graduate acceptable.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Coagulation

Special Chem/Heme

Flow Cytometry

Microbiology interpretation

Infection prevention

Quality assurance

Computer software

Automated lab equipment

Education

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Automated testing equipment

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive testing across General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Cancer Center sections. The role requires competency in multiple modalities and adherence to turnaround times, quality controls, and safety protocols.

The candidate should possess a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, with ASCP eligibility or equivalent preferred.