Medical Lab Cl

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 10, 2024

Job Description:

Description Summary: The Microbiology Technologist works under the direct supervision of the Microbiology supervisor. Correlating quality control procedures are performed with each test. Performs all duties according to age specific standards as associated with job-related policies and procedures. 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 laboratory's quality control program is properly followed. --- Calculates, enters, and/or 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, and/or 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. --- 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 42CFR493.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. At least one year of clinical laboratory experience in the Microbiology department that includes inoculating specimens for routine, fungus, and acid-fast cultures; processes acid-fast specimens, positive fungus culture, and serological testing of specimens. New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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