Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Saint Clare's Health; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 41,713 - 56,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dover, New Jersey is looking for a Section Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide technical consulting to medical staff. Required qualifications include an ASCP certification and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science along with at least five years of hospital laboratory experience. The role is full-time in the evenings, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, is required.
• Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of lab sections.
• Provide consultative services to medical staff.
• Oversee performance improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate staff competency and performance.

Skills

Supervision

Technical Consulting

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science

ASCP certification or equivalent

5+ years hospital laboratory experience

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. Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s).
2. Provides consultative services to the medical staff in the capacity of Technical Consultant.
3. Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.
4. Is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
5. Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program.
6. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
7. Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner.
8. Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
9. Develops, maintains and updates section policy and procedure manuals.
10. Reviews quality control performance ensuring documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
11. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify the Director, or Medical Director.
12. Performs 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.
13. Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
14. Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
15. Ensures that the testing of proficiency testing samples are 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.
16. Ensures the currency of all laboratory policies and procedures.
17. Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
18. May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
19. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
• 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 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 $30.28 to $40.76. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, taking into account skill set, 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