Clinical Lab Scientist- Night shift

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluid constituents as requested by physicians. Evaluates and reports data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Operates, controls and troubleshoots clinical laboratory equipment.

Why a Great Place to Work

You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your joball the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

General Duties

• Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria.
• Receiving, processing, and distribution of lab specimens. Applying criteria for specimen rejection as applicable.
• Follows hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and reports variances to section supervisors as they occur.
• Follows universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids.
• Handles biohazardous and chemically hazardous materials per safety guidelines.
• Disinfects workspace at appropriate frequencies per quality manual.
• Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintains proper documentation of generated waste.
• Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently.
• Changes or prepares reagents, controls and documents per policy.
• Prepare specimens for testing per policy and procedure.
• Reports test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate.
• Performs up to high complexity testing accurately and timely in laboratory section(s).
• Floats between laboratory sections and assists in other areas as needed per workflow demands.
• Maintains working knowledge of policies, procedures, protocols, processes applicable to assigned laboratory sections.

Education Qualifications

• BS Degree in Medical Lab Science preferred. Successful completion of N AACLS Accredited Program preferred.
• Meets requirements to sit for a CLS/MT Certification exam

Licenses and Certifications

• Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS
• Preferred ASCP Board certification
• For all temporary licensure employees, a copy of your national certification exam report stating you passed must be submitted prior to your temporary licensure expiration. A permanent licensure MUST be acquired within 1 year of hire.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.