Medical Technologist- Metairie ED (Night Shift 7-on/7-off) Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Medical Technologist

• Metairie ED (Night Shift 7-on/7-off)
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Why a Great Place to

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At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. 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.
Job Description
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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.
Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment.
Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents appropriately.
Determines when an instrument’s service representative should be contacted for assistance.
Analyzes quality control material for each procedure, records values according to section policy and reports to technical Supervisor when results are outside established limits.
Performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures and reports results by established deadlines.
Performs and accurately records proficiency surveys.,
Reviews results for accuracy before verification.
Documents Critical Call Value notification, and investigates delta checks as appropriate. Investigating unexpected or absurd results as needed.
Properly routes electronic results, forms and copies within the specified time frame.
Performs all aspects of reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals.
Manages appropriate inventory levels for testing escalating to leads as needed.
Responsible for the continuous operations in testing of specimens in each laboratory section.
Responsible for maintaining competencies in each laboratory section per CLIA frequency guidelines.
Assists in the clinical orientation and training of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assists with student, intern, or resident clinical education.
Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

BS Degree in Medical Lab Science preferred. Successful completion of NAACLS 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 within1 year of hire.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium:

Medium physical requirements

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting

• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Standing
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Walking
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Carrying objects
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Push/pull
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Twisting
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Bending
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Reaching forward
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Reaching overhead
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Squat/kneel/crawl
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Wrist position deviation
• Occasional (0-35% of day)
  Pinching/fine motor activities
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Taste or smell
• Frequent (36-66% of day)
  Talk or hear
• Frequent (36-66% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision

• Accurate 20/40
  Far Vision
• Accurate 20/40
  Color Discrimination
• Yes
  Depth Perception
• Accurate
  Hearing
• Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens

• Reasonably Anticipated
  Chemical
• Reasonably Anticipated
  Airborne communicable diseases
• Reasonably Anticipated
  Extreme temperatures
• Not Anticipated
  Radiation
• Not Anticipated
  Uneven surfaces or elevations
• Not Anticipated
  Extreme noise levels
• Not Anticipated
  Dust/particular matter
• Not Anticipated
  Other (List)
• Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
Adult (16 and up): No
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)
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