Job Description

DescriptionSummary: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.CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital \xe2\x80\x93 San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual \xe2\x80\x9cBest of Hays\xe2\x80\x9d publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital \xe2\x80\x93 San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women\xe2\x80\x99s services and more.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\xe2\x80\x99s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• Associate of Science Degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required.
• One to Three (1-3) years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting required.

• PHLEB \xe2\x80\x93 (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification required.

• Louisiana requires State Licensure

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