Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist 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, we are actively seeking new members to join our 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.

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow laboratory quality control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance; correct the problem or notify supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
• Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed—on instruments and equipment.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
• Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and report results to appropriate agencies.
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• When no supervisor is present, may serve as Lead Tech with responsibility for the section or department during shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager or director.

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• 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).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

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, but is not limited to, 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 $28.00 to $37.68.

The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Full Time

Variable

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, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected categories.