Medical Laboratory Scientist - Part Time

Responsible for performing chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank sample analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

Orders lab test accurately in the LIS computer system Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department Ensures quality testing and instrument performance adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines Maintains competency requirements Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge Label and handle lab specimens properly Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age. Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples Ensures supplies are well stocked in all areas. Monitor inventory and submits requests for supply orders to be processed by Materials Management. Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy Maintains an organized and clean working area Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patients results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel Supports departmental goals and objectives Other related duties as assigned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/ Clinical Laboratory Science Eligible for employment upon graduation Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist Current Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist Current BLS certification Mental and visual acuity is essential for this job; the ability to discern and differentiate colors by demonstration of successful colorblindness assessment is required.

Work Schedule:

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