**Description** _**Summary:**_This position performs all routine and complicated laboratory proceduresincluding specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens,calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality controlprocedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assistingin the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy andother patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties asrequested or directed. _**Responsibilities:**_• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader ofSelf, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primarysection to which assigned about age or sex specific values. • Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation andequipment 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 valuesobtained. • Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, anddistribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (whenrequired). • Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new orupdated testing procedures and protocols. • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities ina manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs ofpatients served by the department. • Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, andor caremethods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, agespecific 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 allapplicable policies and procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned. _**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:_ **PRN**_Work Type:_ **Per Diem As Needed **EEO is the law - click below for more information:**We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you wouldlike to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or needassistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844)257-6925.