Clinical Laboratory Scientist DAYS

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist/CLS to join the laboratory team. The role involves receiving, processing, and distributing specimens, performing high-complexity testing, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced setting.

Shift: Nights, with routine responsibility for instrument operation and safety compliance. East Jefferson General Hospital is part of the LCMC Health system, delivering care across Louisiana.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Medical Lab Science preferred.
• NAACLS Accredited Program preferred.
• Meets requirements to sit for a CLS/MT Certification exam

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, and distribution of lab specimens.
• Operating and calibrating laboratory instrumentation.
• Performing high-complexity testing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintaining quality control and documentation per policy.
• Assisting with clinical orientation and training of new staff as requested

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Infection control

Laboratory safety

Calibration/Troubleshooting

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

NAACLS Accredited Program

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS Preferred ASCP Board certification For all temporary licensure employees, a copy of your national certification exam report stating you passed must be submitted prior to your temporary licensure expiration. A permanent licensure MUST be acquired within1 year of hire.

WORK SHIFT: Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

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.

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.

Simple things make the difference.