Medical Laboratory Scientist Technical Specialist - Lab - Trenton

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than
600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $32.32 - $42.23

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Assists Section Head with activities within the designated laboratory section to consistently generate accurate and reliable test results. Assists supervisor with meeting regulatory requirements. Participates in operational planning, reviewing data and inspecting instrument performance. Performs specialized assigned projects to implement new instrumentation and test methods, achieve quality testing results, to operate in a fiscally responsible manner, to achieve operational efficiency and to adhere to established policies, practices and procedures.

Education:Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or a science related field. (CLS) preferred. ASCP or equivalent certification in CLS.

Experience:Five years clinical laboratory experience with responsibility for instrument troubleshooting, interface builds, supply chain management and statistical analysis in a hospital clinical chemistry laboratory, for Chemistry Specialist or in a hospital clinical hematology and coagulation, fluid and urinalysis laboratory for Hematology Specialist.

Other Credentials:ASCP or equivalent

Knowledge and

Skills:

Excellent communication skills. Ability to use spreadsheets, solve technical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Special Training:Intermediate computer skills. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program, preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

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