Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a skilled Laboratory Technician dedicated to quality and patient care. This role involves performing complex tests, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring accurate results. Candidates must hold an ASCP certification and have at least two years of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory experience required.
• Certified by ASCP or equivalent.
• Current and valid State License if required.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to laboratory procedures for test results.
• Performing laboratory procedures across disciplines.
• Reviewing accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Venipuncture

Age-specific result recognition

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences

ASCP certification

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 includes 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, stroke treatment, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For more information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Saint Clare's Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. The organization prohibits discrimination and harassment 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 law. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Responsibilities include:

1. Adhering to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2. Following quality control policies and documenting corrective actions for deviations.
3. Identifying problems affecting test performance and notifying supervisors or directors.
4. Performing a variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across disciplines such as Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Immunology.
5. Performing and documenting maintenance on instruments and equipment.
6. Reviewing the accuracy of patient results prior to reporting.
7. Recognizing age-specific differences in results from newborns to geriatrics.
8. Ensuring proficiency testing samples are tested properly and collaborating with other labs only after testing is complete.
9. Performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups if required.
10. Assisting in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
11. Adhering to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and HR policies.
12. Potentially serving as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor.
13. Managing responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological sciences, 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.

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