Laboratory Technical Consultant Senior - Outpatient Lab at Christus Health

Description Summary: Provides Laboratory technical consulting for the CHRISTUS Clinics laboratory testing sites (Physician clinics, designated hospitals performs competency assessment for personnel on an as needed and on an annual basis Monitors quality control; monitors and develops Performance Improvement projects; monitors and provides corrective action for proficiency for all sites Provides technical oversite for instrument calibration and maintenance; provides troubleshooting and assistance as needed Develops policies and implements procedures for clinic laboratory testing, and assures that clinic personnel are performing quality laboratory testing and are following all required policies and procedures for CLIA, Joint Commission, TMFHC regulations Oversees correlation of test methods, verifies accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, reportable, and reference ranges Develops new policies and procedures; updates testing manuals a minimum of an annual basis Performs on-site visits to the clinic/affiliated hospital laboratories and testing sites on an established basis Attends and participates in Laboratory supervisory and staff meetings Instructs Lab Classes Monitors and enforces safety practices of ancillary testing personnel and clinic testing personnel Staff Technologist: performs procedures, tasks, and job duties delineated in the Medical Technologist job description for those sections in which competency is maintained Review of critical and abnormal values for all regional laboratories Performs special projects as assigned by laboratory director; other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Education/Skills Associate Degree or higher in clinical laboratory 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 required. Experience 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required. 5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for 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: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time