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Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (Job Id: 342355)

Location: US: TX: Tyler

Category: Laboratory

Employment Type: Employee

Posted Date: 3/26/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assists in the development of new procedures and protocols. This position may also perform phlebotomy, and other patient-oriented tasks and related duties as requested or directed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
• Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
• Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
• Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
• Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Specified Shift: Must work night shift (10:30pm - 7:00am)

• Bachelor's degree in clinical or medical laboratory science, medical technology, biological science or related, or foreign equivalent.
• ASCP (MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT), AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS certification.