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Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology/Full-Time at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Analysis, Test Procedures, Unusual Result Confirmation, Result Reporting, Laboratory Equipment Operation, English Communication, High Complexity Testing, Bloodborne Pathogen Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Analyze 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. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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 to communicate 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.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for analyzing specimens according to established procedures and policies, ensuring sample appropriateness. This includes accurately applying test procedures, confirming unusual results, and reporting all findings to support accurate patient assessments by clinicians.