Clinical Laboratory Scientist , Lab AdminGeneral, Mid

Summary

Under the guidance and direction of the Clinical Laboratory Lead, The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs routine 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, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs routine 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 or notifies Bio-med as needed.
• Performs cross-training 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, 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 population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Adheres to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Completes all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follows applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 42
  
  CFR
  493.1489 (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.
• OR Meets the educational requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT-II).

• No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS or other organizations approved by HHS.
• OR One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, including a clinical rotation through 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.
• OR 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

• Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS within 1 year of hire.
• If certification has an expiration date, it must be maintained and kept current.
• Louisiana requires State Licensure.
• New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible must complete Board Certification within 1 year of hire (Louisiana exclusion).

TBD

Full time