Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - LAB Admingeneral
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: 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, may perform phlebotomy
and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related
duties as requested or directed. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San
Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors
and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World
Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works
with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide
quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20
consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays
County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San
Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac
services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified
Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead
the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a
variety of specialty care services including medical imaging,
rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
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. --- Must
cross-train 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. --- Must complete
all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow 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 the requirements defined in the
CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (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.
One year of experience required for graduates of a clinical
laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or
other organizations approved by HHS. OR Two years 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 OR 5 years of experience as a
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT II cannot move to a CLS II).
Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT,
AAB, or HEW/HHS. If certification with an expiration date is held,
the certification must be maintained and kept current. New Graduate
that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board
Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule:
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