Clinical/Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist)

Medical Technologist

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This job receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures; performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease; performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results; calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations; performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of patient related information.

Job Duties: Receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures. Performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results. Calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations. Performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of patient related information. Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames. Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision. Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action. Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards. Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples. Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory. 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. Other related duties as required.

Employer: Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana

Geographic area of employment: Monroe, LA

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related degree

Other Requirements: Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a medical laboratory scientist or international medical laboratory scientist. Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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