Laboratory Technician 1-3

Grambling State University; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Certification pay

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, a 24-bed acute care facility in the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana, seeks a Laboratory Technician 1-3 to join the Pathology Department.

The incumbent performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests across multiple areas, with shift work and department coverage as needed. Hiring requires relevant education or experience and state licensure where applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years of general laboratory experience, OR completion of an accredited program.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or related field.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests without direct supervision.
• Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings; cytology; gram stains; histology needle aspirations; CAP inspections.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Completion of accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program

Louisiana licensure as required by state law

Job description

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians.

The incumbent will perform a wide variety of advanced level clinical diagnostic without direct supervision.

Requirements

• Two years of general laboratory experience; OR
• Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of experience.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist‑Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests in the following areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology and Serology. Perform tests without direct supervision: Perform laboratory tests on patients of all ages. responsible for working all shifts.
• Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings, Performs all Cytological procedures. Preform gram stains on cultures. Performs fine needles aspirations for Histology; having knowledge of tissue preservation and respond to all other pathology questions in the absence of the Pathologist. Assist the Laboratory Information Specialist. Perform CAP inspections as required for Accreditation.
• Performs phlebotomies to collect blood samples for testing, Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages. Train subordinate and/or new personnel. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Stock and rotate supplies for laboratory.
• Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Any and all other duties assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Position-Specific Details

About this job: The Laboratory Technician 1-3 is a Career Progression Group (CPG). The level of hire depends on the level of experience. Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on the application. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification from American Heart Association before appointment.

Work Location

This Laboratory Technician 1-3 is located in the Pathology Department.

Work Hours

Shift will be determined by the department Manager.

Shift Differentials

In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working.

Rate of Pay

• Laboratory Technician 1 $15.30/hour
• Laboratory Technician 2 $16.37/hour
• Laboratory Technician 3 $17.52/hour

Contact Information

For more information about this vacancy please contact:

Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources

985-878-1384

[e-mail]

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