DescriptionAnalyze specimens according to section procedures and policies, ensuring the appropriateness of the sample. Accurately apply the test procedures, confirm unusual results, and reviews and reports all results according to laboratory policy to enable clinicians to perform accurate patient assessments.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification as a medical technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required. Graduates who are Registry eligible may be considered for employment, prior to receiving ASCP or equivalent certification. Must meet CLIA '88 requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal Register, Vol. 57; #40, Subpart 493.1489.
SKILLS: Must read and write English and be able tocommunicate effectively. Laboratory equipment operation skills required.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer one year of general laboratory experience.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Laboratory Director
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen A (Routine exposure risk. Routine exposure in daily duties. Exposed to potentially infectious material on a regular basis and is part of the expected job task.)
May be required to wear gloves, laboratory coat, facemask, goggles. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and flammable chemicals, biohazardous and radioactive materials, sharp needles and blades, infectious specimens, toxic fumes and mental stress.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work more than a standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing, and equipment failure. Standing, sitting, and/or ambulating for the entire shift assigned. Prefer the ability to move Laboratory supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Clinical LAB Scientist (Medical LAB Technologist) Full-Time at Christus Health summary:
The Clinical LAB Scientist analyzes specimens according to established procedures to ensure correctness and appropriateness of samples. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, along with relevant certifications, and it involves confirming unusual test results and reporting findings to support accurate patient assessments. Preference is given to those with at least one year of general laboratory experience, and the position requires a high degree of attention to safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Keywords:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, laboratory analysis, specimen testing, healthcare, medical certifications, CLS, MT, ASCP, laboratory procedures
