Highlights
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tyler, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.christushealth.org/ |
Description
Description
Summary:
Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
- Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
- Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
- Maintains laboratory coat supply
- Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
- Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
- Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
- Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
- Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
- Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
- Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Associate of Science Degree preferred
- Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or Phlebotomist Certification - PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NPA) or equivalent required
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
About Company
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.