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Medical Technologist or MLT - Full Time
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$66,368 / year median in Louisiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Certification:
MT - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Biological Science is required MLT - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required Certification as Medical Technologist by ASCP or AMT Current license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist with theLSBME Experience:
MT minimum of twelve (12) months internship through a school of Medical Technology or previous MLT training and/or experience MLT minimum of six (6) months of clinical training through an approved MLT training hospital or previous MLT experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of testing of waived, moderate, and high complexity in the following disciplines: General Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Therapeutic Drugs, Toxicology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Parasitology, Serology, and Microbiology Must possess analytical computer skills and knowledge of laboratory workflow Some knowledge of word processing Must work efficiently, unsupervised, and is expected to exercise independent judgment Proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System, and for complying with all regulatory requirements, including C ollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission (TJC). The MT will participate in proficiency testing. The MT may have additional delegated responsibilities.: The MLT is responsible for maintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high complexity in all sections of the laboratory, which include chemistry, hematology and coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and immunology. Responsible for following QC and QA protocols; is responsible for computer skills, proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System, and for abiding by all regulatory requirements including C ollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission (TJC) . The MLTs work is subject to secondary review by an MT, and may have additional delegated tasks at any time. The MLT will participate in proficiency testing.COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
Great medical benefit plan Early access to earned wages Participation in robust state pension plan Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings