Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryThis role performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, testing, and result calculation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of laboratory protocols and procedures, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills.Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Perform routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned, adhering to age and sex specific values.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment, making minor repairs as necessary or notifying Bio-med as needed.
• Cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Ensure the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
• Calculate, enter, and/or verify results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System.
• Provide notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
• Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution, always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
• Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Adapt 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.
• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform 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 42CFR, including U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks.
  • Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
  • No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.
  • 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.
  • 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 and TypeTBDFull Time

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