Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Technologist/MLS to perform routine and advanced lab procedures, specimen handling, and reporting of results. The role includes instrument maintenance, quality control, and potential cross-training in multiple sections to support patient care across age groups.

Qualifications require a bachelor’s degree in a lab science and certification; experience is not mandatory for graduates of NAACLS-accredited programs, with licensure requirements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Equivalent credentialing agency evaluation acceptable for US Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures in assigned section.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and reports on instruments and equipment.
• Cross-trains to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Ensures quality control program is followed and compliant.
• Calculates, enters and verifies results; uses LIS for data entry.
• Notifies and documents critical laboratory values.
• Processes specimens with attention to pediatric volumes when required.
• Assists in evaluating and implementing new procedures and tests.
• Adapts patient care tasks to population-specific needs as required.
• Follows CHRISTUS Health core values and compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology (CLIA 42CFR493.1489)

Credentialed equivalence by an acceptable agency (equivalent US Bachelor’s degree)

Job 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.

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.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• 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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time