MLT - Laboratory (Per Diem)
Company: Christus Health
Location: Winnsboro
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general
laboratory, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections, with all duties
necessary for accurate and timely results including quality
control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and
preventative maintenance of equipment. Recognizes abnormal critical
values and follows proper guidelines for notifying medical team
members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy
duties related to daily operations in the laboratory.
Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical staff.
Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in
the service delivered to customers. Specimen
Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens via
venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and labels
appropriately; follows procedures for processing and testing
specimens, including operating various centrifuges; reports
critical valuesper Policy and Procedure; performs laboratory
testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology,
Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab,
and Microbiology; operates laboratory automated analyzers according
to established procedures. Performs, analyzes, and records QC
according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and
JCAHO guidelines; performs and records Performance Improvement
indicators and reports results. reviews policy & procedure manual;
Assists in training new associates and students in Laboratory
practices. Follows established protocols for safety, infection
control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
Utilizes LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform,
charge, and report laboratory results. Associates 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.S. military medical laboratory procedures
training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold
the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory
specialist (laboratory technician); 60 semester hours or equivalent
from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either
24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24
semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours
of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours
of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any
combination; Laboratory training including either completion of a
clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the
ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that
this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed
above), or at least three months documented laboratory training in
each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity
testing. No experience required for graduates of a clinical
laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or
other organizations approved by HHS. Six Months of approved
clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical
rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood
Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and
Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory
within the last 5 years. (This meets the AMT MLT eligibility
requirement). Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications ~ New
Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board
Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded). PRN Per Diem
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