Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technologist - Full-Time - 11am-7:30pm

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

About The Position

This role receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures, performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for diagnosing and treating disease, performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results, and calibrates, maintains, and monitors analytical equipment. The role may also perform phlebotomy procedures as appropriate and requires maintaining the confidentiality of patient-related information. The position performs routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently and within established time frames. It involves quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, regulatory and accreditation compliance, proficiency testing, safety practices, performance improvement, and management of supply and reagent inventory. The employee adapts communication and conduct to the patient population and performs other duties as assigned. The position is full-time, with an 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. schedule. The work takes place in a healthcare patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Heavy work is required, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science; transcript required.
Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license in the state of practice, if applicable, or obtain it within 180 days of hire.
Obtain ASCP, AMT, or AAB generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist within 90 days of hire. ASCP categorical or AAB individual-discipline certification is permitted only when working in a designated Academic Medical Center facility.
Incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must complete the ASCP Certification Maintenance Program requirements.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to different levels of individuals throughout patient care.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good judgment in performing duties and resolving conflicts.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Heavy Work: exert 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases; the healthcare setting may also involve exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare specimens according to standard protocols and procedures.
Perform laboratory tests and calculations to provide data used in diagnosing and treating disease.
Perform, develop, analyze, and interpret routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently, accurately, and within established time frames.
Perform quality control procedures and evaluate test performance and results.
Record and analyze quality control results; maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments; judge results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Escalate out-of-control results appropriately and document corrective actions.
Follow laboratory regulatory, accreditation, safety, OIG compliance, and proficiency-testing requirements.
Participate in performance improvement by assisting with data collection and analysis.
Support business development and cost-reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining procedures, requesting permission, and communicating appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy procedures as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.