CLS I - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform a broad range of tests across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and more.

The role requires adherence to stringent quality controls, documentation of actions, and ensuring accurate results before reporting to clinicians. This per diem position involves varying shifts and requires familiarization with LIS/POCT and lab safety policies.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree as specified in CLIA requirements.
• Current and valid state license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of test results.
• Follow quality control policies and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisor or director.
• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain instruments and equipment with routine testing and documentation.
• Review accuracy of patient results before release.
• Recognize age-specific reference ranges from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture as needed.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of lab policies.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and emergency procedures.

Skills

ASCP certification

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Current and Valid State License

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 providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

Responsibilities

1. adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. perform and document maintenance - daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
6. review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
7. recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
8. ensure 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
9. may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
10. assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
11. adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
12. 12) 12) in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
13. may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT
14. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $41.64. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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