Clinical Laboratory Scientist - LAB Microbiology -PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This position performs all routine and
complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and
handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting
of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation
and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the
development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy
and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related
duties as requested or directed. The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital,
established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in
South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital
serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South
Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with
Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's
hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the
unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal
Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest
treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib
implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma
program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and
growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and
maternal fetal medicine. Responsibilities: --- Meets expectations
of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader
of Others, or Leader of Leaders. --- Performs all routine and
complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which
assigned about age or sex specific values. --- Operates, maintains,
and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and
makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed. ---
Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed. ---
Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly
followed. --- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of
laboratory procedures. --- Utilizes the Laboratory Information
System. --- Provides notification and documentation of critical
laboratory values obtained. --- Processes patient specimens,
including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant
of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required). ---
Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of
new or updated testing procedures and protocols. --- Demonstrates
competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a
manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs
of patients served by the department. --- Appropriately adapts
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. ---
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. ---
Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and
follow all applicable policies and procedures. --- Performs other
duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor'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 42CFR493.1489 (includes 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 US Bachelor's degree in a chemical,
physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical
technology. One 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).
Must 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) Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Per Diem As
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