Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology/Full-Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Analyze specimens according to
section procedures and policies, ensuring the appropriateness of
the sample. Accurately apply the test procedures, confirm unusual
results, and reviews and reports all results according to
laboratory policy to enable clinicians to perform accurate patient
assessments. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Medical Laboratory Science or
equivalent required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP)
or equivalent certification as a medical technologist or Clinical
Laboratory Scientist as required. Graduates who are Registry
eligible may be considered for employment, prior to receiving ASCP
or equivalent certification. Must meet CLIA ‘88 requirements for
performing high complexity testing as defined in the Federal
Register, Vol. 57; 40, Subpart 493.1489. SKILLS: Must read and
write English and be able to communicate effectively Laboratory
equipment operation skills required. EXPERIENCE: Prefer one year of
general laboratory experience. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible
to: Laboratory Director ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen A (
Routine exposure risk. Routine exposure in daily duties. Exposed to
potentially infectious material on a regular basis and is part of
the expected job task.) May be required to wear gloves, laboratory
coat, facemask, goggles. Exposed to carcinogenic, hazardous and
flammable chemicals, biohazardous and radioactive materials, sharp
needles and blades, infectious specimens, toxic fumes and mental
stress. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work more than a
standard shift as dictated by workload, staffing, and equipment
failure. Standing, sitting, and/or ambulating for the entire shift
assigned. Prefer the ability to move Laboratory supplies and
equipment up to 50 pounds.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Albuquerque , Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology/Full-Time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
