Medical Technologist | Main Lab

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and data analysis to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, and data entry, with supervision of students as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, a CLS Generalist license in Louisiana, and MT ASCP or equivalent certification, with strong communication and computer skills to report timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology from a four-year college.
• Completion of a one-year internship in medical technology.
• Louisiana State License as CLS Generalist; MT ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Excellent communication and able to speak effectively before groups.
• Basic computer skills; operation of equipment/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunological analyses of body fluids to determine normal/abnormal components.
• Verifies instrument functioning and performs quality control to ensure data accuracy.
• Records data, documents repairs and maintenance, and enters findings into computer systems.
• Trains and supervises students; works in age-appropriate care settings.
• Meets established turnaround times and flags unusual or critical results to the Pathologist and supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

One-year internship in medical technology

Louisiana State License CLS Generalist

National Certification MT ASCP or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests procedures and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease Assures laboratory results are accurate and reported timely

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical dataPerforms routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedureVerifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents dataRecords on instrument logs any repairs replacement and maintenance needed of equipmentConducts chemical hematological microbiological immunological serological and immunohematological analyses of body fluids such as blood urine spinal fluid and other specimens submitted for laboratory testing to determine presence of normal and abnormal componentsAnalyzes test results and enters findings in computerTrains and supervises studentsPerforms duties according to age specific needs of patientsPerforms troubleshooting as necessaryCall critical results within established guidelinesNotifies Pathologist and Section leader of any unusual or unexpected findingsMeets established turnaround timesThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree from a four year college or universitySuccessful completion of a one year internship in medical technologyLouisiana State License as CLS Generalist; National Certification MT ASCP or equivalentAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationBasic computer skills; operation of equipmentinstruments

Physical DemandsWork Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit talk and hearThe employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 10 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and tuberculosisThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateMental competence and alertness dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear concise pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essentialReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions