CHRISTUS Health · 2 hours ago
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Lab AdminGeneral
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCHRISTUS Health is a healthcare organization operating CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills, which provides specialized care in various medical fields. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee daily operations and testing within the laboratory, ensuring compliance with standards and promoting quality improvement initiatives.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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
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
Louisiana requires State Licensure
Preferred
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
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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