Med Lab Scientist I - POCT LAB - FT Flex Day Shift - M-F; No Wknds

Christiana Care Health Services; Rutherford (DE); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ChristianaCare in Delaware is seeking a Med Lab Scientist I for the POCT Lab on a full-time flex day shift (Monday–Friday; no weekends). The role requires competency in core lab areas and includes duties across General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Cancer Center sections.

Hourly pay ranges from $29.80 to $44.71 depending on experience. Responsibilities include performing tests, ensuring specimen integrity, maintaining quality controls, and following safety procedures.

Formación

• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science required.
• BS in chemical, physical, or biological science required.
• Recent graduates accepted; no prior laboratory work experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verify specimen identification and process orders; adhere to turnaround times.
• Follow quality control procedures and document corrective actions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting; escalate as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a professional appearance.
• Participate in department quality assurance and attend staff meetings.

Conocimientos

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Coagulation

Flow Cytometry

Educación

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

BS in chemical, physical, biological science

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Med Lab Scientist I - POCT LAB - FT Flex Day Shift - M-F; No Wknds

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

PRIMARY SECTION FUNCTION

General Lab

• Competency in Hematology and/or
• Competency in Chemistry and/or
• Competency in Urinalysis and/or
• Competency in Coagulation and/or
• Competency in Special Chem/Heme and/or
• Competency in Flow Cytometry

Blood Bank

• Competency at Window (Receiving/Dispensing) bench; and
• Competency at Automation Testing bench; and
• Competency at Manual Testing bench; and
• Competency at Components bench; and
• Competency with Wilmington site‑specific tasks, if/as applicable.

Microbiology

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in the interpretation of microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms associated with infectious disease syndromes.
• Accurately perform quality control procedures including recording and follow up of any out of limit procedures. Documents corrective action as necessary.
• Uses the laboratory computer to process test requests including the inoculation of clinical specimens to microbiological media.
• Adheres to turn around times. Documents calls as necessary, verifying critical values and specimen identification.

Cancer Center

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.
• Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.
• Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co‑workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well‑groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science
• BS in a chemical, physical, biological science

No laboratory work experience required, recent graduate acceptable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

ASCP eligible or equivalent

Hourly Pay Range: $29.80 - $44.71

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date
Nov 14, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/