Clinical Lab Scientist II - General Lab (Night Shift)

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels Chamber seeks a qualified Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex lab procedures, specimen handling, testing, result reporting, quality controls, and instrument maintenance. The role may include phlebotomy and related patient-oriented tasks while adhering to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting equipment, cross-training in sections, ensuring accurate data entry in the Laboratory Information System, and supporting development of

Qualifications

• 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 CLIA 42CFR493.1489 requirements.
• Education evaluated by credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in the specified fields.

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 with pediatric considerations where required.
• Participates in evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities meeting population-specific needs.
• Adapts patient assessment and care methods to development and cultural needs.
• Demonstrates adherence to CHRISTUS Health core values.
• Completes required compliance and regulatory tasks and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

Education evaluated as equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

New Braunfels Chamber seeks a qualified Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex lab procedures, specimen handling, testing, result reporting, quality controls, and instrument maintenance. The role may include phlebotomy and related patient-oriented tasks while adhering to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting equipment, cross-training in sections, ensuring accurate data entry in the Laboratory Information System, and supporting development of