Lab Med Tech

Springhill Medical Center•Springhill, LA

About The Position

The Lab Med Tech conducts chemical analyses of body fluids and biological materials to identify normal and abnormal components, evaluates laboratory findings for accuracy, and records medical test and clinical-result data in a computer system. The role operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory analyzers and related equipment; establishes and monitors quality-assurance activities; and provides physicians with technical information about test results. The position also examines blood samples to assess cell counts, morphology, blood groups, and transfusion compatibility; cultivates and tests microorganisms; prepares biological materials for microscopic study; and prepares specimens and media for cell culture using aseptic technique. The technician participates in a call rotation to help ensure laboratory coverage at all times, including nights and weekends, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, active, unrestricted Louisiana license.
Current certifications such as CPR, ACLS, CPI, and PALS, as indicated by the department; certifications must remain active throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of results.
Enter medical test and clinical-result data into a computer for storage.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment used for quantitative and qualitative analysis, including spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish and monitor quality-assurance programs and activities to ensure accurate laboratory results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Provide physicians with technical information about test results.
Collect and study blood samples to determine cell counts, morphology, blood group and type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes using microscopic techniques.
Analyze biological material samples for chemical content or reaction.
Cultivate and isolate microbial organisms, assist in identifying them, and perform tests on them.
Stain and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis according to standard laboratory procedures.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell culture using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Participate in a call rotation to ensure laboratory staffing at all times, including nights and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.