CLS Lead chemistry

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead to perform complex testing of blood and body fluids, interpret results, and report findings to physicians.

You will train staff, oversee QA/QC, ensure regulatory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and manage daily operations for optimal laboratory performance. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in a general clinical lab, plus CLS licensure are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years in General Clinical Lab.
• Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent.
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluids as requested by physicians.
• Evaluates and reports data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Serves as authority on test procedures and trains staff to maintain competencies.
• Oversees QA/QC, maintenance, and regulatory compliance (CAP, JCAHO, OSHA).
• Manages workflow, accessioning, specimen integrity, and LIS/HIS communication.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIS/LIMS system

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluid constituents as requested by physicians. Evaluates and reports data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Serves as an authority on test procedures in the laboratory. Assists in training and maintenance of staff competencies.

Your Everyday Ensures/provides quality specimens for laboratory testing: Uses proper container, technique correctly applies labels to containers when accessioning. Accessions specimens and evaluates the specimen appropriateness. Processes samples to preserve sample integrity, correct centrifuge times, proper preservatives, appropriate aliquots/sample sharing. Processes histology samples if working in the histology section of the laboratory. Transports samples to correct locations and stores samples under appropriate conditions, pre and post testing. Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce data for patients, QC and proficiency testing: Performs daily bench QA checks within limits. Performs quality checks and QS reagents calibrations/standardizations. Safeguards samples identification and ensures samples are labeled according to SOPP with accurate manual input of patient demographics. Reports clinical data so that care givers receive timely patient information: Evaluates data before releasing as a result to care givers. Considers sample integrity, system operation and patient history. Uses computer skills to evaluate data, document actions and control workflow. Uses computer QA monitors (delta checks, previous results). Maintains systems to ensure maximum up-times: Performs weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual maintenance. Reviews QC statistics for system problems. Performs troubleshooting as needed. Uses supplies tools and equipment efficiently to minimize department expenses. Manages supply inventory, properly receives and stores supplies.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements: Follows site specific SOPPs, manuals and instructions. Follows regulatory agency guidelines (CAP, JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, state, FDA, AABB). Overviews daily operations of department/section for optimum operation: Serves as point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments, etc. Provides technical guidance to technicians/technologists when problems occur. Monitors the effectiveness of the action with QA monitors, reports to staff and management on the results. Ensures quality, maintaining current procedures and evaluates/implements new procedures. Trains staff and helps maintain competencies. Works with laboratory leadership to oversee the departments quality/performance improvement programs, monitoring and tracking trends and implementing corrective action as appropriate.

The Must-Haves EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

3 years in General Clinical Lab

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS

WORK SHIFT

Days (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.

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About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.