Senior Clinical Medical Lab Scientist - St. Tammany West-FT

Ochsner Health•Covington, LA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs routine and special tests; coordinates the implementation of new procedures; and assumes responsibility for resolving day to day lab technical problems and notifies laboratory immediate supervisor or Pathologist as appropriate. Assumes supervisory role of department section including coordinating laboratory operations within the section to ensure reliable patient testing and timely services, monitors laboratory specific Performance Improvement /Quality Control activities, exhibits knowledge of and adherence to Institution/Department policies and procedures, assists supervisor in maintaining a section that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies, and maintains confidentiality of patient related information at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director.
Current license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist in the state of practice
Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties
Meets the CLIA standards as a general laboratory supervisor; i.e. at a minimum a bachelor’s degree, and one year lab training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing
ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist.
Any incumbent certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP’s Certification Maintenance Program
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.
Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment.
Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations.
Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service.
Skills to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment
Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Specialist in the state of practice

Responsibilities

Performs routine and special lab procedures.
Coordinates clinical competency in section.
Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director.
Maintains competency, meets goals and objectives.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Other related duties as required.