Immediate Start! Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Laboratory
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This Job 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills - 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. Experience - No
experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training
program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations
approved by HHS. OR - One year 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. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - 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 - Louisiana
requires State Licensure - New Graduate that is Board Certified or
eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire,
Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule: 10PM - 7AM 8HR Shift Work Type:
Full Time
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