CHRISTUS Children's and Santa Rosa Hospital are hiring Clinical Laboratory Scientists at the following locations:
Children's
Westover Hills
Medical center
Alamo Heights
New Braunfels
San Marcos
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the direct oversight of daily operations and testing of assigned section including staffing, procedures, policies, and quality improvement. The Clinical Laboratory Scientis collaborates with other section team leaders to meet departmental goals.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Responsible for organizing, planning, directing, evaluating, and providing general oversight for all laboratory operations within designated section which includes outreach services, computer operations, pre and post analytic testing, associate safety and equipment / supply inventory expense control.
Provide essential leadership and administrative support to laboratory associates.
Ensures standards of care are consistent with the CHRISTUS Health Mission and all regulatory requirements.
Work closely with hospital administration to facilitate the achievement of the departmental goals.
Promote the development of associates and process improvement initiatives to maintain quality, cost-effective services and patient, physician, and associate satisfaction.
Supports CHRISTUS Health by assuming any other responsibilities that are mutually agreed upon to ensure the effective functioning of the CHRISTUS Health ministry.
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 42CFR493.1489 (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. OR Meets the educational requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT-II)
3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required.
5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred
Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current.
Work Schedule:
Varies
About:
At CHRISTUS we value what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing and our commitment to quality health care. In return, we aim to create a culture where quality of work and quality of life live harmoniously, talent is recognized and each employee's unique passions and skills are nurtured to develop meaningful careers.
We grow our team of colleagues by hiring talented, experienced individuals who live by the values that make us who we are. Our success as an organization is possible because of the skill, passion and character of our people.
We will help you define your calling, not as a goal to be achieved, but an experience you gain working with us. We believe in the value of meaningful, trusting and memorable relationships with not only our patients and communities, but the colleagues who define what CHRISTUS stands for.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical laboratory
Ability to Relocate:
San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person