Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

4 hours ago


Port Arthur, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I at Christus Health, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results. Under the guidance of the Clinical Laboratory Lead, you will perform routine laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, testing, and reporting of results. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential in maintaining the high standards of our laboratory.

Responsibilities
  • Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Perform routine laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned, adhering to age and sex-specific values.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment, making minor repairs as necessary or notifying Bio-med as needed.
  • Cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed to ensure a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations.
  • Ensure the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
  • Calculate, enter, and/or verify results of laboratory procedures, utilizing the Laboratory Information System.
  • Provide notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
  • Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution, always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes when required.
  • Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in laboratory science.
  • Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
  • Adapt 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.
  • Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health, upholding the highest standards of integrity, compassion, and excellence.
  • Complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks, following all applicable policies and procedures.
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 the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR.
  • 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.
  • 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
  • Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS within 1 year of hire.
  • Louisiana requires State Licensure.
  • New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded).


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