Job Description
**Description**
_**Summary:**_
This Job 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.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi
Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region,
with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac,
cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with
a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and
nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
- A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M; University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
_**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 laboratorys quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, andor 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, andor 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.
- *_Job Requirements:_**
- *EducationSkills**
- 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.
- *Experience**
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year 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 UrinalysisBody Fluids in the U. S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
- *Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEWHHS
- 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
Full Time
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