Medical Laboratory Technologist Lead-Lab AdminGeneral

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: October 2, 2021

Job Description:

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people. People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.

If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!

Summary:

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Lead Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) coordinates and manages the day to day operations of their specific section(s) and shift(s). In conjunction with the Laboratory Manager and the Market Laboratory Director, this position develops and implements new procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and reagent use. This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that meet the standards of regulatory agencies, and implements service quality improvements. The Lead MLT also assists in the orientation and development of personnel competencies for their section(s).

Requirements:

Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489:
Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician), OR
60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing,
If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be kept.
Must have at least four (4) years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, and
Four (4) years full time primary experience in the specific section of responsibility.
Must provide proof of certification or certification eligibility for MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT), MLT (AAB).

Work Type: 

Full Time

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