CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist - General Lab

About the Role

This position 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, and may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks.

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, including 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, accommodating the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental needs of patients.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to meet the 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 42CFR493.1489 (includes 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 a relevant field is also acceptable.

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, including a 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.
• New graduates must be board-certified or eligible (must complete board certification within one year of hire, except in Louisiana).
• State licensure required in Louisiana.

Schedule

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Work Type

Full Time