Senior Laboratory Technical Consultant - Clinical QC

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Laboratory Professional to provide senior technical consulting across CHRISTUS Clinics laboratories, including quality control, proficiency testing, and competency assessments. The role writes and updates policies, ensures CLSI/CLIA/JCAHO alignment, and travels to CHRISTUS testing sites to supervise testing activities.

The position requires an MLS/CLS credential, an associate degree or equivalent, and 3–5 years of MLS experience in moderate/high complexity testing, with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution, or equivalent training and experience meeting CLIA 42CFR493.1489.
• Certification for MLS or CLS from recognized boards (ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW/HHS) and current maintenance.
• 3 years of full-time MLS experience in moderate/high complexity testing; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Performs/monitors training and competency assessment for clinic/testing personnel.
• Monitors quality control and Performance Improvement projects and corrective actions.
• Provides technical oversite for instrument calibration and maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Develops policies and procedures for clinic laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA and Joint Commission.
• Oversees method correlation, accuracy, precision, and reference ranges.
• Performs on-site visits to laboratories and participates in staff meetings.
• Instructs Lab Classes and enforces safety practices.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (or Clinical Laboratory Science)

MLS/CLS certification (ASCP/AMT/AAB/HEW-HHS)

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Laboratory Professional to provide senior technical consulting across CHRISTUS Clinics laboratories, including quality control, proficiency testing, and competency assessments. The role writes and updates policies, ensures CLSI/CLIA/JCAHO alignment, and travels to CHRISTUS testing sites to supervise testing activities.

The position requires an MLS/CLS credential, an associate degree or equivalent, and 3–5 years of MLS experience in moderate/high complexity testing, with