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 provide high-quality laboratory services for patients of all ages, from infants to geriatric patients. The role performs high-complexity procedures throughout the clinical laboratory, exercises independent judgment, and may assist in the blood bank. The CLS-G operates laboratory equipment safely and efficiently, ensures specimens are properly identified and acceptable for testing, and processes routine and STAT specimens within required turnaround times. The position also supports phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, phone requests, and customer inquiries; maintains inventory; contributes to procedure development and inspections; and may take laboratory or blood bank call or act in the absence of a laboratory director or supervisor. The CLS-G prioritizes laboratory work, reviews quality-control data and initiates corrective action as needed, and may supervise training for new CLS and MLT personnel. The position requires sound judgment, effective communication, attention to specimen and result validity, and the ability to correlate laboratory methods and patient results with age-specific population criteria. The CLS-G consistently performs the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.

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, exercising independent judgment, and assist in the blood bank.
Complete work according to policy and procedure and 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 required 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 the annual inventory.
Assess and correlate new procedures for laboratory implementation and prepare drafts of related procedures and policies.
Assist with certification inspections, including CAP and JCAH inspections.
Take laboratory information system analyst training as applicable.
Take call for the laboratory or blood bank when necessary.
Act in the absence of the Laboratory Director or a supervisor when called upon.
Anticipate, organize, and prioritize laboratory work in accordance with policy and procedure and customer expectations.
Review quality-control data and initiate corrective action with the QC Officer as necessary.
Supervise the overall training of new CLS and MLT personnel as applicable.
Use good judgment in situations not covered by written instructions and reconcile department logs efficiently and as frequently as required.
Consult laboratory personnel or supervisors when needed 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 could endanger personnel or affect service continuity.
Evaluate specimen integrity, required specimen types, result accuracy, and result validity, and initiate or carry out corrective action to assure valid and accurate results.
Attend offsite instrument training and assist in preparing the instrument for laboratory or blood bank use.
Offer constructive critiques and useful suggestions to improve laboratory productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
Correlate laboratory methods and patient test results with age-specific population criteria, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients.
Consistently perform the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.