Clinical Lab Scientist - General Lab

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Winnsboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Winnsboro, Texas is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex lab procedures, process specimens, and report results. This role may involve phlebotomy and cross-training across sections.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical technology and a CLS certification; no experience required for graduates, or at least one year in clinical labs for others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Education evaluated as equivalent to US bachelor’s degree in lab science acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures in assigned section.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots instrumentation; performs QC.
• Cross-trains to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Calculates, enters and verifies results; reports results.
• Uses Laboratory Information System; notifies of critical values.
• Ensures compliance with policies and CORE values.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory instrumentation

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

Educational equivalence evaluation

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Details
Posted: 08-Aug-26
Location: Winnsboro, Texas
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 297187
Description
Summary:
This Job 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.
Description
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.

Education/Skills
Job Requirements:This section includes:

• 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.

Experience
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, 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.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
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
• Louisiana requires State Licensure
• New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM
Work Type
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.
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