Clinical/Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist)

ochsner; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana in Monroe, LA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a compassionate, patient-centered laboratory team. The role involves receiving and preparing specimens, performing tests for diagnosis and treatment, and ensuring accuracy through quality control.

Responsibilities include calibrating and maintaining equipment, conducting phlebotomy as needed, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Certification by a recognized body (ASCP) preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares specimens according to protocols.
• Performs laboratory tests and calculations for diagnosis and treatment.
• Conducts quality control and evaluates test performance.
• Calibrates, maintains and monitors analytical equipment.
• Performs phlebotomy as appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and data integrity.
• Escalates issues when results are out of control and documents corrective actions.
• Assists in data collection for performance improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Calibration equipment

Instrumentation maintenance

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures; performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease; performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results; calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations; performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of patient related information. Medical Technologists

Job Duties

• Receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results.
• Calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient related information.
• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
• Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards.
• Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Employer

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana

Geographic area of employment

Monroe, LA

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related degree

Other Requirements

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a medical laboratory scientist or international medical laboratory scientist. Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk fo