Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Laboratory - PRN

Responsibilities

• Maintains expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned, including 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.
• Cross-trains to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Affirms the laboratory's quality control program.
• Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
• Notifies and documents critical laboratory values obtained.
• Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution, always considering minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
• Evaluates, develops, and implements new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities that meet the needs of the department's patient population.
• Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of patients.
• Adheres to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Completes required compliance and regulatory tasks and follows 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 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. 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).