Lab MT MLT

Sthph; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sthph is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to oversee daily laboratory operations, perform tests and verifications, monitor corrective actions, and provide staff training. The role requires CLS certification from the Louisiana State Board and a degree in Medical Technology with broad knowledge of laboratory departments.

Active license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and ongoing continuing education (12 hours per year) are required; hospital experience is preferred but

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from an approved medical laboratory training program.
• Certificate from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS.
• Experience helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of all areas of laboratory departments; able to analyze QC and QA data and correct problems.
• Must possess good communication skills and write policies and procedures as needed.
• One year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Minimum 12 hours of continuing education per year (CEU).

Responsibilities

• Oversee general day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
• Perform tests and verifications; monitor corrective actions.
• Provide employee training and proficiency test analysis.
• Analyze quality control and quality assurance data; resolve technical problems.
• Ensure instrument performance and order supplies as needed.

Skills

QC/QA data analysis

Policy/procedure writing

Education

AAS/BS in Medical Technology

CLS certification (LA Board)

Job description

Responsible for general day to day operation of the laboratory which includes, but not limited to; test performance, verification, corrective action monitoring, employee training, proficiency test analysis, quality control and quality assurance monitoring, resolving, technical problems, instrument performance, and ordering supplies.

Requirements

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from as approved Medical Laboratory training program and Certificate from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS.
• Experience helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of all areas of laboratory departments, able to analyze QC and QA data and the ability to correct problems. Must possess good communication skills should have the ability to write policies and procedures as needed.
• A medical Technologist or a Medical Laboratory Technician should be able to meet or exceed all standards based on job description requirements set forth by the quality assurance program, handle confidential patient information daily, have the responsibility to safeguard confidential patient data and must be thoroughly trained in release of information and confidentiality procedures.
• One (1) year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Must have at least 12 hours of continuing education per year or 1.2 CEU's.