Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Laboratory

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee daily operations and testing in the laboratory. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree, significant lab experience, and leadership capabilities to drive departmental goals and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in relevant field.
• 3 years of full-time laboratory experience as a CLS in moderate/high complexity testing.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in the same role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all laboratory operations including outreach services and safety.
• Promote staff development and process improvements.
• Ensure standards of care align with CHRISTUS Health Mission.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or medical technology

Education evaluated as equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree

Medical Laboratory Technician II educational requirements

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Laboratory

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Job Description

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

About CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH): A 150-bed hospital serving the fastest-growing area of San Antonio, offering specialized care including orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, neonatal nursery, cardiovascular care, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, weight loss institute, wound care, rehabilitation, outpatient imaging, and medical plazas.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Organize, plan, direct, evaluate, and oversee all laboratory operations within the designated section, including outreach services, computer operations, pre and post-analytic testing, safety, and inventory management.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to laboratory staff.
• Ensure standards of care align with CHRISTUS Health Mission and regulatory requirements.
• Work with hospital administration to achieve departmental goals.
• Promote staff development and process improvements to maintain quality, cost-effectiveness, and satisfaction.
• Perform other responsibilities as mutually agreed to support the effective functioning of the department.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant science or medical technology field from an accredited institution or equivalent training per CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489.

OR

• Education evaluated as equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree by an acceptable credentialing agency.

OR

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

Experience

• 3 years of full-time laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing in the specific section.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in the same role.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
• Certification must be current if expiration date exists.
• State licensure required in Louisiana.

Work Schedule

8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Employment Type

Full-time