Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Performs routine and complicated laboratory procedures, including processing and handling specimens, testing patient specimens, calculating and reporting results, performing quality control procedures, and operating and maintaining instruments and equipment. May assist in developing new procedures and protocols, perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and perform other related duties as requested or directed. The role is assigned to a primary laboratory section and requires cross-training in other sections as needed. The position works from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM and is full time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in 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, including qualifying U.S. military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks; or education evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
No experience is required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS or another organization approved by HHS; otherwise, one year of approved clinical laboratory experience is required, including clinical rotation through Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or at an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
Certification as MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS is required.
If holding certification with an expiration date, maintain the certification and keep it current.
Louisiana requires state licensure.
A new graduate who is board certified or eligible must complete board certification within one year of hire; Louisiana is excluded.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Perform routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the assigned primary section, considering age- or sex-specific values.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment; make minor repairs or notify Bio-med as needed.
Cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
Ensure the laboratory quality control program is properly followed.
Calculate, enter, and/or verify laboratory procedure results.
Use the Laboratory Information System.
Notify appropriate parties of critical laboratory values and document the notification.
Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution, while considering minimal pediatric specimen volumes when required.
Participate in evaluating, developing, and implementing new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate competence in assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served.
Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health CORE values.
Complete required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.