Clinical Laboratory Scientist 15,000.00 Sign on Bonus

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Covington is seeking a qualified medical laboratory technician to handle laboratory specimens, operate clinical instruments, and ensure testing accuracy. The ideal candidate will hold a BS Degree in Medical Lab Science and be eligible for CLS/MT certification. Responsibilities include following safety protocols, managing specimens, and training new staff. This position supports the hospital's commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens received are acceptable for testing.
• Follows hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments.

Education

BS Degree in Medical Lab Science preferred

Successful completion of NAACLS Accredited Program preferred

Meets requirements to sit for a CLS/MT Certification exam

Job description

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

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.