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).
$32.32 - $42.23 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences or a science related field. (CLS) preferred. ASCP or equivalent certification in CLS.
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
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 Reporting Relationships 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.
Performs daily Quality Control (QC) review, establishes new QC ranges for new reagent lots, submits and reviews monthly quality data, sets up new lot QC correlations, and establishes QC ranges for new QC lots. Participates in an offsite College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspection and acts as lead contact within the designated laboratory section during an onsite CAP inspection. Reviews, assigns and submits surveys as needed.
Assists in biases and failed survey responses. Performs accuracy, precision, carry over, reference range, auto dilution checks, linearity and instrument to instrument correlation studies. Assists in building new laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Performs annual LIS instrument auto-verification validation and reports all calculations. Investigates and responds to reagent and instrument recalls. Investigates customer complaints related to the section.
Attends key operator training when assigned. Assists with education of staff members. Reviews errors with staff for non-compliance issues and workflow improvements.
Submits monthly section orders, inventory, and annual standing orders. Assists section supervisor with communication and instructional emails and information to staff. Attends and participates in LDM and special project meetings.
Performs bench testing on weekends, holidays and emergency staffing situations. Attends seminars and symposium and shares new information with staff. Performs other duties as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs.
Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical This position is eligible for the following
Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The
listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.