Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

Louisiana State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (MT) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinic, including primary care, gynecology and specialty care. The MT performs a variety of clinical diagnostic tests with an emphasis on recognizing and resolving problems and applying interpretive judgment. The MT is responsible for employing practice standards and supporting quality improvement efforts. The MT should have a deep appreciation for a collaborative care model, partnering with all areas of the SHC, and be committed to advancing the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, and designing with everyone in mind, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist license
A bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science plus one year of experience as a medical technologist; OR A bachelor's degree in a biological, physical, or chemical science plus two years of experience as a medical technologist.

Nice To Haves

Board certification - ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

Calibrate and operate equipment and conduct performance checks with appropriate documentation.
Establish and monitor quality improvement programs to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Identify and investigate problems with testing, instruments and results, documenting appropriately.
Serve as a technical consultant.
Interpret, verify and report test results, utilizing the lab information system and the clinic management system/electronic health record.
Consult with the laboratory team if testing and reporting concerns arise.
Notify medical providers of critical values according to procedure.
Perform inventory management, quality monitoring, data analysis, peer competency and prepare reports for quality assessment.
Perform venipunctures and specimen collection.
Follow appropriate safety protocols.
Label and prepare specimens for analysis, storage and transport to reference laboratories.
Prepare lab requests for specimen collection and processing.
Maintain working knowledge of all lab tests and associated fees and inform patients accordingly.
Collect immunization forms and assist students with related questions.
Assist with data entry and distribution of laboratory, insurance and billing information, correspondence and medical reports, maintaining strict patient confidentiality and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Complete required trainings as assigned by the university and the Student Health Center.
Support quality improvement and accreditation efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.