Full-Time Med Tech or MLT Nights 8 on/6 off

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

16d

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluid constituents as requested by physicians, and evaluates and reports data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role operates, controls, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots clinical laboratory equipment and supports continuous testing operations across laboratory sections. The position may float between sections and assist other areas according to workflow needs. It also supports the orientation and training of laboratory personnel and clinical education for students, interns, or residents as requested.

Requirements

Meet requirements to sit for a CLS/MT certification examination.
Hold a Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLG or CLS.
Employees with temporary licensure must submit a copy of their national certification exam report showing a passing result before temporary licensure expires and must acquire permanent licensure within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited program.
ASCP board certification.

Responsibilities

Receive, process, and distribute laboratory specimens; assess specimen acceptability and apply rejection criteria as appropriate.
Follow hospital and laboratory safety and infection-control policies, including universal precautions when handling blood or body fluids.
Handle biohazardous and chemically hazardous materials according to safety guidelines; disinfect workspaces and properly package, dispose of, and document chemical waste.
Operate primary and secondary instrumentation; prepare or change reagents and controls and document these activities according to policy.
Prepare specimens for testing according to policy and procedure.
Perform testing, including high-complexity testing, accurately and within established turnaround times.
Verify documentation is complete and accurate, review results for accuracy, and report results within established departmental turnaround times.
Float between laboratory sections and assist other areas as workflow demands; maintain working knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.
Operate, calibrate, perform checks on, and maintain clinical laboratory instruments and equipment; troubleshoot basic malfunctions, document appropriately, and determine when to contact a service representative.
Analyze and document quality-control materials, report results outside established limits to the Technical Supervisor, and perform reagent quality control according to applicable manuals.
Perform comparison studies of precision, accuracy, and linearity for new or existing procedures and report results by established deadlines.
Perform and accurately record proficiency surveys.
Document critical-call-value notifications and investigate delta checks and unexpected or implausible results as appropriate.
Route electronic results, forms, and copies within specified timeframes.
Manage appropriate testing inventory levels and escalate needs as necessary.
Maintain competencies for each laboratory section according to CLIA frequency guidelines.
Assist with clinical orientation and training of new or less-skilled laboratory personnel, and assist with student, intern, or resident clinical education as requested.
Perform duties within the scope of practice in routine, unusual, or emergency situations.