PRN Clinical Lab Technician I - Diverse Lab Roles

CHRISTUS Health; Atlanta (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a qualified medical laboratory professional to perform clinical testing across general, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections. Duties include specimen handling, QC, proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance, with clerical tasks and blood product dispensing as needed.

Responsibilities cover reporting results, verifying critical values, training new staff, and complying with CAP, CLIA and OSHA standards. Per diem/PRN schedule and LIS/HIS system usage are involved.

Qualifications

• Education credentials aligning with CLIA 42CFR493.1489 requirements.
• Formal laboratory training or military medical laboratory experience acceptable.
• Completion of ABHES/NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection/handling and processing for multiple sections.
• Perform and document QC, proficiency testing, and maintenance.
• Notify medical team of abnormal/critical results per policy.
• Operate analyzers and report results using LIS/HIS systems.
• Assist in training new associates and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Phlebotomy

Education

Associates Degree in clinical laboratory science

60 semester hours in related science

ABHES/NAACLS accredited training or equivalent

Tools

LIS/HIS systems

Centrifuges

Laboratory instruments

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a qualified medical laboratory professional to perform clinical testing across general, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections. Duties include specimen handling, QC, proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance, with clerical tasks and blood product dispensing as needed.

Responsibilities cover reporting results, verifying critical values, training new staff, and complying with CAP, CLIA and OSHA standards. Per diem/PRN schedule and LIS/HIS system usage are involved.