Laboratory Technician 1-3

Laboratory Technician 1-3

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of advanced level clinical diagnostic without direct supervision.

Job Duties:

• Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests in the following areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology and Serology. Perform tests without direct supervision: Perform laboratory tests on patients of all ages. Responsible for working all shifts.
• Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings, Performs all Cytological procedures. Preform gram stains on cultures. Performs fine needles aspirations for Histology; having knowledge of tissue preservation and respond to all other pathology questions in the absence of the Pathologist. Assist the Laboratory Information Specialist. Perform CAP inspections as required for Accreditation.
• Performs phlebotomies to collect blood samples for testing, Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages. Train subordinate and/or new personnel. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Stock and rotate supplies for laboratory.
• Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Any and all other duties assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Position-Specific Details: About this job: The Laboratory Technician 1-3 is a Career Progression Group (CPG). The level of hire depends on the level of experience. Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on the application. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification from American Heart Association before appointment. Work Location: This Laboratory Technician 1-3 is located in the Pathology Department. Work Hours: Shift will be determined by the department Manager. Shift Differentials: In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working. Rate of Pay:

• Laboratory Technician 1 $15.30/hour
• Laboratory Technician 2 $16.37/hour
• Laboratory Technician 3 $17.52/hour

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For more information about this vacancy please contact: Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

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