Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join our team at Christus Health. This role will be responsible for performing routine and complicated laboratory procedures, including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, and reporting of results.Key Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned, adhering to age and sex specific values.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment, making minor repairs as necessary or notifying Bio-med as needed.
• Cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed, ensuring seamless workflow and efficient operations.
• Assure that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Calculate, enter, and/or verify results of laboratory procedures, utilizing the Laboratory Information System.
• Provide notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution, always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes when required.
• Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
• Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Adapt 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.
• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health, upholding the organization's mission and vision.
• Complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks, following all applicable policies and procedures.RequirementsA. Education/SkillsBachelor'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 42CFR, including 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 U.S. Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.B. ExperienceOne year of experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.OR Two years 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.OR 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT II cannot move to a CLS II).C. Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsMust 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).

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