CLS, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Texarkana Lab - PRN

Christus Health; Town of Texas, Texarkana (WI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will perform essential laboratory procedures and contribute to patient care. This role involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, processing specimens, and ensuring quality control. As part of a dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to develop new protocols and enhance patient outcomes. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers flexible work schedules, allowing you to balance your career and personal life while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant laboratory science is required.
• Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from recognized bodies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complicated laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Process patient specimens and ensure adherence to quality control programs.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Quality Control

Specimen Processing

Patient Care

Instrumentation Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

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

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  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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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