Clinical Lab Scientist I - Blood Bank & Microbiology

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform complex clinical testing across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology sections. You will handle quality control, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance while ensuring timely reporting of results.

The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, and clerical duties to support daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology as per CLIA 42CFR493.1489.
• Certification pathways include ASCP/AMT/AAB/HEW-HHS MLT credentialing.
• Louisiana licensure is not applicable in New Mexico; ensure state requirements.
• New graduate eligible if certification obtained within 1 year of hire (state rules apply).

Responsibilities

• Meets OneCHRISTUS competencies: self, others, or leaders.
• Collect, handle, and process specimens via venipuncture or fingerstick.
• Perform testing in hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, special chemistry, ER stat, and microbiology.
• Perform blood bank procedures including crossmatching and blood product dispensing.
• Conduct QC and documentation per CLIA, CAP, AABB, JCAHO; record performance metrics.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment; restock supplies.
• Support professional growth and training of new staff and students.
• Adhere to CAP, AABB, CLIA, JCAHO, OSHA standards and safety protocols.
• Utilize LIS/HIS systems for testing, charging, and reporting results.
• Complete annual competency assessments on schedule.

Skills

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Detail oriented

Clerical tasks

Education

Clinical laboratory science degree

Medical Laboratory Technology

CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489 awareness

Military medical lab training (50 weeks)

Job description

The CHRISTUS Health Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform complex clinical testing across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology sections. You will handle quality control, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance while ensuring timely reporting of results.

The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, and clerical duties to support daily lab operations.