Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Lourdes Main Campus (Days)

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) is accountable to the Administrative Director of the laboratory or a laboratory supervisor. The CLS-G works cooperatively with the Laboratory Director, laboratory supervisors, pathologists, and fellow employees to assure high-quality laboratory services for patients of all ages, from infants to geriatric patients. The role performs high-complexity procedures across clinical laboratory areas, operates laboratory equipment, evaluates specimens and results, supports quality control and corrective action, and helps ensure accurate and timely laboratory services. The CLS-G may assist in the blood bank, support staff training, participate in inspections and procedure development, and take laboratory or blood-bank call when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or a degree from a Medical Technology Program.
LSBME license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS-G or CLS-S.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity procedures in all areas of the clinical laboratory using independent judgment, and assist in the blood bank.
Complete work according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Operate laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and in acceptable condition for accurate results.
Handle routine and stat specimens efficiently to meet turnaround times.
Perform laboratory procedures regardless of difficulty.
Assist Clinical Support Assistants with phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, phone requests, and customer inquiries.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and participate in annual inventory.
Understand laboratory policies and procedures.
Assess and correlate new procedures for implementation and prepare drafts of related procedures and policies.
Assist with certification inspections, including CAP and JCAH inspections.
Be capable of training as a laboratory information system analyst (LCDM).
Take laboratory or blood-bank call when necessary and act in the absence of the Lab Director or Supervisor when called upon.
Anticipate, organize, and prioritize laboratory work in accordance with policy and procedure to meet customer expectations for turnaround time, accuracy, critical results, and fax requests.
Review quality-control data and initiate corrective action with the QC Officer as necessary.
Supervise overall training of new CLS and MLT personnel.
Use good judgment in situations not covered by written instructions.
Reconcile department logs efficiently, completely, and at the required frequency.
Consult laboratory personnel or supervisors when uncertain to assure accuracy and efficiency.
Convey information and instructions accurately, positively, and effectively to laboratory personnel.
Promptly report dangerous work conditions or policy non-compliance that may endanger staff or affect service continuity.
Exercise professional, independent judgment in evaluating specimen integrity, specimen requirements, result accuracy, and result validity, and take corrective action as needed.
Attend offsite instrument training when assigned and assist with preparing the instrument for laboratory or blood-bank use.
Offer constructive critiques and suggestions to improve laboratory productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
Correlate laboratory methods and patient test results with age-specific population criteria, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Consistently perform the 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.