CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist - General Lab

About the role

This job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting 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.
• Cross‑trains 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.
• Completes all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follows 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 CLIA regulation 42 CFR 493.1489 (including U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks).
• Education evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
• For new graduates: no experience required if graduate of a NAACLS‑approved clinical laboratory training program or other HHS‑approved organization.
• One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, including rotations through Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids, completed in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
• Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS; certification must be current.
• Louisiana state licensure (required).
• New graduate must be board‑certified or eligible (must complete board certification within one year of hire; Louisiana excluded).

Schedule

• Work hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Work type: Per Diem, As Needed