Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/ LOUISIANA

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Angola, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Performs professional clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services to support the delivery of quality healthcare within the institution. Ensures the accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting of laboratory results through quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and compliance with accreditation and licensing standards. Provides critical laboratory information to medical staff, assists with laboratory operations and staff training, and supports continuous quality improvement to ensure safe, effective patient care. Why work for DOC?

Culture :

DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

Growth :

Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Benefits :

DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements . Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC , our facilities, and our mission. Possession of a current Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist license plus one of the following: A bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; OR A bachelor's degree in a biological, physical, or chemical science plus one year of experience as a medical technologist. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests, analyze results for accuracy, recognize inconsistencies, and immediately report critical or panic results to physicians and nursing staff.

• Maintain Quality Assurance and Laboratory Standards Perform quality control testing, analyze quality control data, document corrective actions, and ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and laboratory quality standards.
• Maintain Laboratory Equipment and Operations Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation for laboratory instruments to ensure reliable operation and accurate test results.
• Support Laboratory Administration and Staff Development Maintain laboratory records, inventory, workload statistics, and purchasing documentation while providing training and guidance to laboratory personnel on procedures and best practices.
• Provide Comprehensive Laboratory Support Collect and process patient specimens, assist with quality improvement activities, maintain a safe and organized work environment, and perform supervisory laboratory functions in the absence of the Medical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work with a dult male inmates of all custody levels - minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type:

PROBATION, or

PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression Group :

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

1, 2, or 3 Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant. Salary depends on level of experience. To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE . Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information :

IMPORTANT

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment , by answering 'YES' to the PREA question. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. How to

Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy , click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• 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. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact: Chassity Rheams Human Resources Department Chassity.

Rheams@la.gov

Ph:

(225) 655-2056

Fax:

(225) 342-5968