Medical Technologist - Lake Microbiology Lab Days

FMOLHS Career Portal; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Lake Microbiology Lab on Day shift. You will perform routine and specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Louisiana CLS licensure; experience in microbiology and blood banking is a plus. Join a team that emphasizes quality care and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• LSBME temporary/permitted status acceptable.
• License in Louisiana CLS-Generalist or CLS-Specialist with registry.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
• Maintains quality control and accurate daily records.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment following safety policies.
• Coordinates tasks with department staff to ensure timely workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Medical Technologist - Lake Microbiology Lab Days

Job Description

Performs various routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. The duties of a Medical Technologist may be specific to a particular area of the laboratory, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Productivity
• Performs an acceptable productivity level without a significant error rate on a variety of medical technology procedures including but not limited to performing tests on cells and microorganisms in body fluids, examining growth patterns of bacteria and fungus in patient specimens and cultures, analyzing blood and other body fluids, and performing blood compatibility testing.
• Demonstrates initiative in adapting to changes or unusual circumstances, especially those not covered by written or verbal instructions, in a way that promotes cooperation and minimizes disruption to the working environment.
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.
• Coordinates, plans, and utilizes time efficiently in an effort to prioritize and organize duties while remaining flexible to meet the needs of the laboratory customers. Maintains and inventory of supplies in work areas as necessary to ensure efficient departmental operations and avoid the duplication of energy and services whenever possible.
• Quality is paramount in all aspects of daily functions and work processes to include specimen preparation, assaying, interpretation, and results reporting in compliance with established policies and procedures. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains accurate and complete records of daily activities.
• Combines ethical judgment with technical skill within the policy and legal guidelines of the hospital and laboratory in decision making processes and in the performance of procedures.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Consistently exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in the approach to job related duties in an effort to maintain high standards in the delivery of quality health care services. When in contact with patients of different age ranges (e.g., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric), performs all patient care duties in a manner that demonstrates a humanistic attitude for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and other individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Training, temporary, or letter of pending permit issued by LSBME
• Licensure - Licensed in Louisiana as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specialist (CLS-S) with Registry in applicable specialty for department and position.

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• Job Identification 52521
• Job Category Clinical_Support
• Job Shift Day
• Job Function Clinical Laboratory
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule Full-Time
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) 6a-2:30p
• Department Laboratory Microbiology-Lake Main Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc