Medical Lab Cl

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Rapides Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Rapides Regional Medical Center family! We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist to help us reach our goals. Each individual, under general supervision, performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director to provide data for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The testing may involve analyses of blood, urine, body fluids and any other materials of human or animal origin; analyzing test results and utilizing an information system. They may also train and supervise students and specialize in areas such as blood bank, chemistry, hematology, or microbiology. This position reports to the departmental Technical Supervisor and/or Laboratory Administrative Director

Demonstrates understanding by following all policies and procedures established by hospital and laboratory departments.

Performs sample analysis in the areas of demonstrated competency.

Performs and documents quality control to ensure the proper functioning of instrumentation, reagents, and procedures. Any out of controls are addressed and documented appropriately.

Evaluates, calculates, and validates tests results, quality control records, and/or electronic files.

Coordinates with medical and professional staff in the dispersion and interpretation of data.

Assists in the teaching and training of fellow employees and students performing laboratory tasks.

Compliance with and documentation of all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrates competency and documents all QC, lot-to-lot, calibration, maintenance, and communication logs in an efficient and accurate manner.

Demonstrates and consistently follows all aspects of policies and procedures for proficiency testing.

Uses judgment in utilizing supplies for patient testing in an efficient manner through good inventory practices striving to reduce outdating and waste of products and/or supplies.

Participates in departmental meetings with suggestions and ideas on improving performance in daily tasks.

Demonstrates willingness to improve performance in day to day activities by changing/modifying activities as directed by supervisor.

Demonstrates flexibility needed for adequate staffing coverage in departmental areas as required by scheduling and productivity monitoring.

Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.

Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationships with employees and all constituencies, encouraging communication as necessary for job performance. Willingly participates in evaluation of new equipment and/or testing methods.

Demonstrates punctuality in arriving and departing from job at scheduled times, abides by hospital absenteeism/tardiness policy.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science is required.

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required.

Completion of a NACCLS approved school of Medical Technology is preferred

National Certification as a MLS (ASCP), previously recognized as MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA)

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Scientist opening. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.