Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized under CLIA and applicable law, with work commensurate with the individual’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods across Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines introduced into the laboratory. The scientist may also perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborns to geriatrics and may be assigned LIS and/or POCT responsibilities. In the absence of a supervisor, the scientist may be designated Lead Tech for the section or department during the shift. Saint Clare’s Health is part of Prime Healthcare and serves communities in Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties through hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The organization describes its focus as quality, compassion, and community. This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. The stated reasonable compensation estimate is $35.00; the actual starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
- Current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification, or equivalent, is preferred within one year of employment.
- One year of hospital laboratory work experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA and applicable law.
- Follow laboratory procedures for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting patient test results.
- Follow quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
- Perform laboratory procedures using independent judgment and manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other laboratory disciplines as introduced.
- Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance on daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed schedules, as appropriate.
- Review patient-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
- Recognize age-specific differences in expected results, from newborns through geriatrics.
- Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and refrain from collaborating with other laboratories before reporting results to the appropriate agencies.
- Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages, from newborns through geriatrics, when required.
- Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
- In the absence of a supervisor, potentially serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
- Perform assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
- Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.
