Medical Lab Technician

Iberia Medical Center • New Iberia, LA

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About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Medical Lab Technician , who is responsible for m aintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high complexity in all sections of the laboratory, which include chemistry, hematology and coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and immunology; following QC and QA protocols; becoming proficient in using the Laboratory Information System; abiding by all regulatory requirements including CAP, TJC, CMS, and OIG legal lab compliance; and participating in proficiency testing.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required, a Bachelors degree is preferred
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or AMT
• Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician with the LSBME
• 6 months Clinical training through an approved MLT training hospital or previous MLT experience
• Working knowledge of testing of waived, moderate, and high complexity in the following disciplines: General Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Therapeutic Drugs, Toxicology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Parasitology, Serology, and Microbiology
• Analytical computer skills and knowledge of laboratory workflow

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

• Maintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high complexity in all sections of the laboratory, which include chemistry, hematology and coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and immunology
• Following QC and QA protocols
• Becoming proficient in using the Laboratory Information System
• Abiding by all regulatory requirements including CAP, TJC, CMS, and OIG legal lab compliance
• Participating in proficiency testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree