Laboratory Technical Consultant Senior - Outpatient Lab
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description JOB SUMMARY Provides Laboratory technical consulting
for the CHRISTUS Clinics laboratory testing sites (Physician
clinics, designated hospitals & designated CHRISTUS Point of Care
locations). This includes monitoring of quality control,
Performance Improvement, proficiency testing, and competency
assessments for all lab and non-lab testing personnel. Writes and
updates policies for new and existing procedures. Performs all
procedures and educates laboratory testing personnel according to
recognized laboratory standards with emphasis on age specific
standards associated with job-related policies and procedures. Has
the responsibility to assure that personnel at designated testing
sites performing laboratory procedures meet CLIA, Joint Commission,
and CHRISTUS guidelines for testing. Assures that laboratory
testing personnel are following OSHA and TMFHC mandated safety
guidelines. Must be able to travel to all CHRISTUS testing sites.
Performs laboratory testing in competency assessed sections of the
Laboratory. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES · Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. · Performs/monitors training,
orientating and educating clinic/testing personnel in laboratory
policies, procedures, testing methods; 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, CTMFHS regulations. · Oversees correlation of test
methods, verifies accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity,
reportable, and reference ranges. · Develop 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 manager and director; other duties as
assigned. · This job description applies to all CHRISTUS MFH
Regional Laboratory, including but not limited to, Stand-alone EDs,
UrgentCare Centers, and 30 Trinity Clinics. JOB STANDARD
QUALIFICATIONS A. Education/Skills · Bachelors Degree or higher in
Clinical Laboratory Science or from an accredited institution or
equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the
requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 required.
B. Experience · 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience
as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) 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 Scientist (MLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for
the specific section/area of responsibility preferred. C. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications · Must possess Certification for
MLS 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
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