Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee daily operations within a designated section. You will manage staffing, procedures, policies, and quality improvement initiatives to meet department goals.

You will collaborate with hospital administration to ensure standards of care and regulatory compliance, while leading process improvements for quality, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Multiple shifts, full-time role in Texarkana, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in laboratory science or medical technology.
• ASCP/AMT/AB… licensure per requirements.
• Louisiana licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations and testing in designated section.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and regulatory standards.
• Lead staffing, training, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership to meet departmental goals.
• Maintain quality, safety, and cost-effective services.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory supervision

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

MLS/CLS certification

Equivalent training or MLT-II pathway

Job description

Description

Summary: Responsible for the direct oversight of daily operations and testing of assigned section including staffing, procedures, policies, and quality improvement. Collaborates with other section team leaders to meet departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Responsible for organizing, planning, directing, evaluating, and providing general oversight for all laboratory operations within designated section which includes outreach services, computer operations, pre and post analytic testing, associate safety and equipment / supply inventory expense control.
• Provide essential leadership and administrative support to laboratory associates.
• Ensures standards of care are consistent with the CHRISTUS Health Mission and all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with hospital administration to facilitate the achievement of the departmental goals.
• Promote the development of associates and process improvement initiatives to maintain quality, cost-effective services and patient, physician, and associate satisfaction.
• Supports CHRISTUS Health by assuming any other responsibilities that are mutually agreed upon to ensure the effective functioning of the CHRISTUS Health ministry.

Education/Skills

Job 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.

OR

• Meets the educational requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT-II).

Experience

• 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required.
• 5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred.

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.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time