Medical Lab Technicians – New Grads – All Locations Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,but one thing has never changed

• our commitment to serve, heal,lead, educate, and
• innovate.
• -We•believe that every awardearned, every record broken and every patient helped is because ofthe dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
• At Ochsner,whether you work with patients every day or support those who do,you are making a difference and that matters.
• Come make adifference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
• Thisjob receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocolsand procedures; performs analytical laboratory tests andcalculations according to section requirements and protocols;performs quality control procedures required for test performance;calibrates, maintains and monitors laboratory equipment; worksunder general supervision; position minimally requires telephoneaccess to a Medical Technologist when troubleshooting problems;performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate; and maintainsconfidentiality of patient related information.

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Thisjob description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’sdiscretion.

• Education
• -Required
• Associates Degree in medical technology, medicallaboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical,physical or biological science.
• OR•military MLT certificate.
• -Copy of Transcript.
• -WorkExperience
• Required
• None.
• Preferred
• Hospital or Clinical LaboratoryTesting experience.
• -CertificationsRequired
• Current license in the state of practice (ifapplicable).Required
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as MedicalLab Technician. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or afterJanuary 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of theASCP’s Certification Maintenance Program.
• -Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entryand retrieval of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and theability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, varioussoftware packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties Performs specimen testing. Ensures quality performance. Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines. Maintains competency. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, includingbut not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction tothe patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required.

• The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only.

They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Thisemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental DemandsThephysical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Light Work

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or anegligible amount of force constantly (

Constantly:

activity orcondition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physicaldemand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Eventhough the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a jobshould be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking orstanding to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sittingmost of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or legcontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a productionrate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling ofmaterials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain of maintaining a productionrate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and isphysically demanding of a worker even though the amount of forceexerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposureto blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patientcare area; works in an area where patients enter; works directlywith patients; and/or works with specimens that could containcommunicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk forexposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent workswithin a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk forexposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within theenvironment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal ofcontaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increasedepending on the essential job duties of the role.

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We are proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed tothe principles of equal employment opportunity and providing aworkplace that is free from discrimination based on anycharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. These protections extend to applicants and all employmentrelated decisions.