Senior Laboratory Quality & Training Consultant

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory operations across CHRISTUS clinics and designated hospital testing sites. The role emphasizes ensuring quality control, training, competency assessment, and adherence to CLIA and regulatory guidelines.

The candidate should have an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and MLS/CLS certification, with 3 years of MLS experience in high-complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Assure staff competency and safety in clinical lab testing.
• Lead training and competency assessments for clinic/testing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Meets OneCHRISTUS competency expectations as a leader.
• Performs/trains staff in policies, procedures, and testing methods.
• Monitors QC, PI projects, proficiency, and corrective actions across sites.
• Oversees instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support.
• Develops and updates clinic lab testing policies and procedures.
• Ensures CLIA, Joint Commission, TMFHC regulations compliance.
• Reviews test methods, accuracy, and reference ranges.
• Conducts on-site visits to testing sites and participates in meetings.
• Instructs Lab Classes and enforces safety practices.

Skills

Lab leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS/CLS Certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory operations across CHRISTUS clinics and designated hospital testing sites. The role emphasizes ensuring quality control, training, competency assessment, and adherence to CLIA and regulatory guidelines.

The candidate should have an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and MLS/CLS certification, with 3 years of MLS experience in high-complexity testing.