Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Prime Healthcare; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 51,907; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is looking for a Full-Time Laboratory Technician to perform complex tests in a hospital setting. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science field and preferably hold ASCP certification. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $28.00 to $37.68 per hour, with substantial benefits including paid time off and a 401K retirement plan. Evening shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred, and one year of hospital laboratory experience is favorable.
• Current and valid state license is required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, or complex tests as authorized.
• Adhere to collection, processing, and reporting procedures.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance.

Skills

ASCP certification or equivalent

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science fields

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

1. Each individual performs those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities.
2. adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
3. follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
4. be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
5. perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory.
6. perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
7. review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
8. recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
9. ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples is tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
10. may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
11. assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
12. adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
13. in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
14. may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
15. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
2. One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
4. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf