Summary:

This position performs all routine and complicatedlaboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling,testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting ofresults, performance of quality control procedures, operation andmaintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in thedevelopment of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomyand other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other relatedduties as requested or directed.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUSCompetencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader ofLeaders.
Performs all routine and complicatedlaboratory procedures in the primary section to which assignedabout age or sex specific values.
Operates,maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation andequipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-medas needed.
Must cross-train to other laboratorysections as needed.
Assures that the laboratory'squality control program is properly followed.
Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratoryprocedures.
Utilizes the Laboratory InformationSystem.
Provides notification and documentation ofcritical laboratory values obtained.
Processespatient specimens, including collection, handling, and distributionalways cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (whenrequired).
Participates in the evaluation,development, and implementation of new or updated testingprocedures and protocols.
Demonstrates competence toperform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner thatmeets the population-specific and developmental needs of patientsserved by the department.
Appropriately adaptsassigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods toaccommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, agespecific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUSHealth.
Must complete all required compliance andregulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies andprocedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills

Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical,biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technologyfrom an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory trainingand experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIAregulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U. S. Military laboratorytraining courses of at least 50 weeks)

OR

Educationthat has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency anddeemed equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree in a chemical,physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medicaltechnology.

B.Experience

One year ofexperience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory trainingprogram approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizationsapproved by HHS.

OR

Two years ofapproved clinical laboratory experience, which must include aclinical 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 accreditedlaboratory within the last 5 years

OR

5 years ofexperience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT II cannot moveto a CLS II).

C. Licenses,Registrations, or Certifications

Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT fromASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.

Ifcertification with an expiration date is held, the certificationmust be maintained and kept current.

NewGraduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete BoardCertification in 1 year of hire, Louisianaexcluded)

WorkSchedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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