Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lead

St James Parish Hospital
US - Louisiana - Lutcher
December 21, 2024
Medical

Description

Responsible for performing chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank sample analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists with day to day supervision of technical lab operations.

Job Duties:

Demonstrates technical expertise regarding tests systems and operation of instruments; acts as key operator of instruments in designated departments.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills by sorting through technical issues and presenting effective solutions in a timely manner.
Monitors test performance and quality control daily.
Immediately informs leader of unusual results or departmental concerns.
Consistently demonstrates multi-tasking and prioritizing skills by completing non-routine work assignments, projects, or training by assigned due dates without compromising the quality of the routine work.
Trains and evaluates testing personnel to include regular in-service and education as needed.
Assists with coordinating and evaluating technical competency assessment for testing personnel following regulatory guidelines.
Assists with maintaining and overseeing proficiency testing program requirements
Assists with departmental policy reviews and updates
Orders lab test accurately in the LIS computer system
Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing
Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
Ensures quality testing and instrument performance adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines
Maintains competency requirements
Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
Label and handle lab specimens properly
Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age. Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples
Ensures supplies are well stocked in all areas. Monitor inventory and submits requests for supply orders to be processed by Materials Management.
Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy
Maintains an organized and clean working area
Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patients results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel
Supports departmental goals and objectives
Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/ Clinical Laboratory Science
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Current Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist
Current BLS certification
Mental and visual acuity is essential for this job; the ability to discern and differentiate colors by demonstration of successful colorblindness assessment is required.

Work Schedule: Various

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