Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Tyler
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This position performs all routine and
complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and
handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting
of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation
and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the
development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy
and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related
duties as requested or directed. Responsibilities: --- Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. --- Performs all
routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary
section to which assigned about age or sex specific values. ---
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation
and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies
Bio-med as needed. --- Must cross-train to other laboratory
sections as needed. --- Assures that the laboratory's quality
control program is properly followed. --- Calculates, enters,
and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. --- Utilizes the
Laboratory Information System. --- Provides notification and
documentation of critical laboratory values obtained. --- Processes
patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution
always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when
required). --- Participates in the evaluation, development, and
implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
--- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department. ---
Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or
care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial,
cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each
patient served. --- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of
CHRISTUS Health. --- Must complete all required compliance and
regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
--- Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's
Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical
laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited
institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience
meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation
42CFR493.1489 (includes U. S. Military laboratory training courses
of at least 50 weeks) - OR - Education that has been evaluated by
an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical
laboratory science or medical technology. - One year of experience
required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program
approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved
by HHS. - OR - Two years of approved clinical laboratory
experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the
following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology,
Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids
in the U. S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5
years - OR - 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT II cannot move to a CLS II). - Must possess
Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or
HEW/HHS. - If certification with an expiration date is held, the
certification must be maintained and kept current. - New Graduate
that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board
Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule:
TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more
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