Medical Technologist - Nights

FMOLHS • Monroe, LA

9h

About The Position

Performs routine or special chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Duties may focus on a particular laboratory area, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank. The role performs testing and related work in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Training, temporary, or letter of pending permit issued by LSBME.
• Louisiana licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist (CLS-S), with registry in the applicable specialty for the department and position.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of medical technology procedures, including testing cells and microorganisms in body fluids, examining bacterial and fungal growth in patient specimens and cultures, analyzing blood and other body fluids, and conducting blood compatibility testing.
• Adapts to changes and unusual circumstances with initiative, promoting cooperation and minimizing disruption to the work environment.
• Assists with care and maintenance of the laboratory work area, furnishings, and equipment.
• Plans and prioritizes duties efficiently and flexibly to meet laboratory customer needs; maintains supplies inventory in work areas as needed.
• Maintains quality throughout specimen preparation, testing, interpretation, and results reporting in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs quality control and instrument checks and maintains accurate, complete records of daily activities.
• Uses ethical judgment and technical skill within hospital and laboratory policies and legal guidelines when making decisions and performing procedures.
• Follows departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Maintains a professional manner, appearance, and performance while delivering health care services; attends to the physical and psychological needs of patients across age ranges when performing patient care duties.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time