Clinical Laboratory Scientist I - Per Diem Union

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a laboratory technologist to conduct high-quality laboratory tests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be eligible for ASCP certification. Responsibilities include adhering to testing procedures and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate patient results while contributing to a respectful healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform tests adhering to laboratory procedures and quality control policies.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients as required.

Skills

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Laboratory Procedures

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology

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 is an acute care hospital offering a broad range of services including cardiovascular care and a comprehensive cancer program. The hospital is also recognized for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. As the only hospital in Passaic, with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the county. The team at St. Mary's General is committed to respectful, personalized, high-quality care. The hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, recognized as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For more information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

St. Mary's General Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable laws. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The laboratory technologist performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Business & Professions Code Section 1204, utilizing skills appropriate to their education, training, and experience. Responsibilities include:

1. Adhering to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient results.
2. Following quality control policies and documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance standards.
3. Identifying and resolving problems affecting test performance or notifying supervisors when necessary.
4. Performing a variety of laboratory procedures across disciplines such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology, using manual and automated methods.
5. Performing and documenting maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
6. Reviewing patient results for accuracy before reporting.
7. Recognizing age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
8. Ensuring proficiency testing samples are tested appropriately and collaborating with other labs only after reporting results.
9. Performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients across all age groups as required.
10. Assisting in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
11. Adhering to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
12. In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead Tech, overseeing the section or department during their shift.
13. May be assigned responsibilities related to Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Point of Care Testing (POCT).
14. Performing 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 mandatory.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent as per CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
• Valid State License if required by the state where the laboratory is located.