Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Lab Admingeneral-Prn
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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 Santa
Rosa Health Care.
- 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)OREducation 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: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click
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