SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board of Medical Examiners), in a Clinical Laboratory under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey or any other facility meeting this requirement and governed by Public Law 1975, Chapter 166 of July 23, 1975, of the State of New Jersey, takes the lead and supervises the performance of a group of Laboratory Technicians or Clinical Laboaratory Technicians and assumes responsibility for all or any aspects of the technical work in the laboratory; does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Assigns and instructs Clinical Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, and Laboratory Service Workers in all phases of technical analysis and laboratory testing work, as required.
Sets an example by following policies of the Department of Human Services, policies set up by the employing Clinical Laboratory, and the specific policies of the institution where employee is hired.
Performs or assigns technicians to perform urinalysis including microscopical and special tests.
Collects blood or assigns technicians to collect blood including venipuncture and preparation of blood for analysis.
Performs or instructs hematologic procedures.
Performs or instructs laboratory personnel in blood banking procedures including record keeping, typing, agglutinations for accurate identification, and preparation for administration.
Identifies or instructs other technicians in the identification of ova and parasites in body fluids and excreta, and in the identification of bacterial morphology in body fluids and discharges and excreta.
Can perform or assign all bacteriology steps to identify bacteria, fungus, and parasites from the specimens submitted.
Performs or instructs serology testing including tests for syphilis and antibody titers.
Performs or assigns periodic surveys for bacteria detection in different areas of the hospital.
Performs or oversees laboratory personnel in the performance of blood ureas and sugars and routine blood chemistries of all types performed in lab.
Does test for Australia Antigen (HAA) or assign other laboratory personnel to do testing.
Sets up quality control and maintains record of such, record of instrument temperatures, maintenance of instruments, daily log of procedures, and instruct laboratory technicians in the performance of quality control and maintenance of records.
Instructs subordinates in the methods used to determine the total solids in water, sewage, and other samples; participates in the making of these and other routine tests when required.
Oversees the preparation of culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
Maintains necessary records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Must have successfully completed a nationally recogniized accrediting agency approved school for Clinical Laboratory Assistants, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistants, or Medical Technician.
Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience as a technician in a modern public health, hospital, clinic, or research laboratory performing various types of clinical tests.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of this position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Bacteriology, Serology and all other phases of the Clinical Laboratory as stated in the job description, to perform with accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility all the clinical laboratory procedures assigned.
Knowledge of manual and automated laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of preparing and dispensing reagents.
Knowledge and ability to interpret techniques and develop current procedures whenever required.
Ability to maintain accurate records such as logging, reporting, and filing.
Ability to maintain quality control documentation of all laboratory procedures.
Ability to observe and maintain the highest standards of laboratory safety.
Ability to perform Phlebotomy procedures and techniques on patients with the highest degree of efficiency.
Ability to perform his or her duties with coworkers, patients, and hospital personnel in a courteous, professional, and amicable fashion.
Ability to analyze technical laboratory problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to give appropriate assignments and instructions to individual and groups of subprofessional laboratory employees; supervises the performance of their work.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
JobUnder direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board of Medical Examiners), in a Clinical Laboratory under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey or any other facility meeting this requirement and governed by Public Law 1975, Chapter 166 of July 23, 1975, of the State of New Jersey, takes the lead and supervises the performance of a group of Laboratory Technicians or Clinical Laboaratory Technicians and assumes responsibility for all or any aspects of the technical work in the laboratory; does related work as required.
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Sets an example by following policies of the Department of Human Services, policies set up by the employing Clinical Laboratory, and the specific policies of the institution where employee is hired.
Performs or assigns technicians to perform urinalysis including microscopical and special tests.
Collects blood or assigns technicians to collect blood including venipuncture and preparation of blood for analysis.
Performs or instructs hematologic procedures.
Performs or instructs laboratory personnel in blood banking procedures including record keeping, typing, agglutinations for accurate identification, and preparation for administration.
Identifies or instructs other technicians in the identification of ova and parasites in body fluids and excreta, and in the identification of bacterial morphology in body fluids and discharges and excreta.
Can perform or assign all bacteriology steps to identify bacteria, fungus, and parasites from the specimens submitted.
Performs or instructs serology testing including tests for syphilis and antibody titers.
Performs or assigns periodic surveys for bacteria detection in different areas of the hospital.
Performs or oversees laboratory personnel in the performance of blood ureas and sugars and routine blood chemistries of all types performed in lab.
Does test for Australia Antigen (HAA) or assign other laboratory personnel to do testing.
Sets up quality control and maintains record of such, record of instrument temperatures, maintenance of instruments, daily log of procedures, and instruct laboratory technicians in the performance of quality control and maintenance of records.
Instructs subordinates in the methods used to determine the total solids in water, sewage, and other samples; participates in the making of these and other routine tests when required.
Oversees the preparation of culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
Maintains necessary records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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Knowledge of manual and automated laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of preparing and dispensing reagents.
Knowledge and ability to interpret techniques and develop current procedures whenever required.
Ability to maintain accurate records such as logging, reporting, and filing.
Ability to maintain quality control documentation of all laboratory procedures.
Ability to observe and maintain the highest standards of laboratory safety.
Ability to perform Phlebotomy procedures and techniques on patients with the highest degree of efficiency.
Ability to perform his or her duties with coworkers, patients, and hospital personnel in a courteous, professional, and amicable fashion.
Ability to analyze technical laboratory problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to give appropriate assignments and instructions to individual and groups of subprofessional laboratory employees; supervises the performance of their work.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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Sets an example by following policies of the Department of Human Services, policies set up by the employing Clinical Laboratory, and the specific policies of the institution where employee is hired. Performs or assigns technicians to perform urinalysis including microscopical and special tests. Collects blood or assigns technicians to collect blood including venipuncture and preparation of blood for analysis. Performs or instructs hematologic procedures. Performs or instructs laboratory personnel in blood banking procedures including record keeping, typing, agglutinations for accurate identification, and preparation for administration. Identifies or instructs other technicians in the identification of ova and parasites in body fluids and excreta, and in the identification of bacterial morphology in body fluids and discharges and excreta. Can perform or assign all bacteriology steps to identify bacteria, fungus, and parasites from the specimens submitted. Performs or instructs serology testing including tests for syphilis and antibody titers. Performs or assigns periodic surveys for bacteria detection in different areas of the hospital. Performs or oversees laboratory personnel in the performance of blood ureas and sugars and routine blood chemistries of all types performed in lab. Does test for Australia Antigen (HAA) or assign other laboratory personnel to do testing. Sets up quality control and maintains record of such, record of instrument temperatures, maintenance of instruments, daily log of procedures, and instruct laboratory technicians in the performance of quality control and maintenance of records. Instructs subordinates in the methods used to determine the total solids in water, sewage, and other samples; participates in the making of these and other routine tests when required. Oversees the preparation of culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions. Maintains necessary records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Must have successfully completed a nationally recogniized accrediting agency approved school for Clinical Laboratory Assistants, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistants, or Medical Technician. Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience as a technician in a modern public health, hospital, clinic, or research laboratory performing various types of clinical tests. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Bacteriology, Serology and all other phases of the Clinical Laboratory as stated in the job description, to perform with accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility all the clinical laboratory procedures assigned. Knowledge of manual and automated laboratory equipment. Knowledge of preparing and dispensing reagents. Knowledge and ability to interpret techniques and develop current procedures whenever required. Ability to maintain accurate records such as logging, reporting, and filing. Ability to maintain quality control documentation of all laboratory procedures. Ability to observe and maintain the highest standards of laboratory safety. Ability to perform Phlebotomy procedures and techniques on patients with the highest degree of efficiency. Ability to perform his or her duties with coworkers, patients, and hospital personnel in a courteous, professional, and amicable fashion. Ability to analyze technical laboratory problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods. Ability to give appropriate assignments and instructions to individual and groups of subprofessional laboratory employees; supervises the performance of their work. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01774 S C 35 17 N/A A16 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 10/17/1994","snippet":"SENIOR CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN DEFINITION: Under direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board...","salary_meta":{"range_number":16,"min_salary":51479.83,"max_salary":74754.15,"increment":2327.43,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"associate","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"1994-10-17","erg_prefix":"A","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":16,"erg_name":"Administrative and Clerical Services Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}