Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Services (Hiring Immediately)
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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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. The CHRISTUS Children---s
Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children---s hospital
in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus- bed
hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San
Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in
partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic
children---s hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized
services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric
and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children---s Emergency Services, the
latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium
rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized
asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders
Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation,
delivery, and maternal fetal medicine. _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 _Work Type:_ Full Time
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