Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Lab AdminGeneral

About the Role

This position performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures, including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting results, performing quality control procedures, operating and maintaining instruments and equipment, and assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols. May perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, along with other related duties as requested or directed.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary assigned section, interpreting age or sex-specific values.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment; makes minor repairs or notifies Bio-med as needed.
• Cross-trains to other laboratory sections as required.
• Ensures 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, with special attention to minimal pediatric specimen volumes when required.
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence in assigned patient care responsibilities, adapting methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of patients.
• Adheres to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Completes all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follows 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 CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks), or education evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS or other HHS-approved organizations.
• One year of approved clinical laboratory experience (including clinical rotation through Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids) in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Certification as MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
• If certification has an expiration date, it must be maintained and kept current.
• Louisiana requires State Licensure.
• New graduates must be Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification within 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded).

Schedule

10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Work Type

Full Time