Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to join our team at Christus Health. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and testing in assigned sections, including staffing, procedures, policies, and quality improvement.Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Organize, plan, direct, evaluate, and provide general oversight for all laboratory operations within designated sections, including outreach services, computer operations, pre and post-analytic testing, associate safety, and equipment/supply inventory expense control.
• Provide essential leadership and administrative support to laboratory associates.
• Ensure standards of care are consistent with the CHRISTUS Health Mission and all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with hospital administration to facilitate the achievement of departmental goals.
• Promote the development of associates and process improvement initiatives to maintain quality, cost-effective services, and patient, physician, and associate satisfaction.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 42CFR.
  • 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required.
  • 5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred.
  • Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.Work Schedule5 Days - 8 HoursWork TypeFull Time

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