Status: Full Time
Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm 4day/week with rotating weekends and holidays from 06:30am-7:00pm
Exempt: No
Summary:
Performs clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens in any Laboratory discipline specifically excluding Blood Bank and/or Microbiology in accordance with established policies and procedures. Correlates and interprets the data obtained based on knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments. Investigates and seeks to resolve testing problems. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment. Ensures accuracy of results by monitoring test quality. May consult with other members of the healthcare team.
Other information:
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required: one (1) year experience as a generalist preferred
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
§ Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science required with a degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology preferred
§ Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program required
§ Current license by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Technician
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Distinguishes and identifies color.
Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
4. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:
Strength: Moderate
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
Requires strong critical thinking skills and sound judgement especially when stressed.
Requires thorough technical knowledge of specialty being supervised.
Requires organizational and time management skills to accomplish work assigned.
2. Seriousness of Errors: any error may adversely impact patient care
C. Working Conditions
1. Hazards: Potential for exposure to infectious materials, odorous chemicals and specimens. May be exposed to low levels of radiation, electrical hazards and low levels of carcinogens. All working reagents containing hazardous materials are listed in detail in the "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS) manual. The incumbent is responsible for a working knowledge of this information.
2. Adverse Working Conditions: High stress position. May involve prolonged periods of standing and walking.
D. Contacts
Develops relationships within the Laboratory and between the Laboratory and external groups within the hospital and in the community, as appropriate.
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
Possesses excellent verbal, written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have patience and the ability to maintain composure in high stress situations. Must be detail oriented and handle confidential information appropriately. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are essential as well as excellent customer service skills.
2. Contacts with Other Departments: see above
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others: performs all duties in a safe manner and adheres to North Oaks Health System’s safety policies and procedures.
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property: utilizes hospital property in performance of job duties.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information: follows hospital policy and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor: must be able to function without direct supervision and utilize critical thinking skills to resolve problems.
5. Responsibility for the Supervision of Others: assists Certified Laboratory Assistants and students.
Responsibilities:
1. Proficiently performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures following established policies, procedures and requirements of accrediting and regulating agencies in assigned work section(s) which may include any or all the following Laboratory disciplines: Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology specimen preparation, Serology, and Urinalysis. Full Microbiology and Blood Bank are specifically excluded.
2. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work to accomplish maximum quantity and quality of work assignments
- Monitors testing analyzers for optimum performance. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots problems as needed.
4. Performs and evaluates quality control and record results. Troubleshoots quality control problems as needed.
5. Records and reports test results. Maintains all required records, reports and statistical logs and files. Identify, verify and report “critical results” per established Laboratory/hospital policy.
6. Reports any unusual laboratory findings or problems using established departmental and organizational quality and safety avenues and escalates appropriately to laboratory leadership.
7. Monitors and maintains adequate supplies and reagents associated with assigned duties.
8. Maintains appropriate working knowledge of hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
9. Attends and participates in meetings (administrative, departmental, section, in-service, etc.) as necessary. Represents the department at conferences and working committees, as directed. Provides input to Section Supervisor for staff meeting agenda items.
10. Ensures own professional growth and development through literature review, seminars, conferences and professional affiliations.
11. Assists in all aspects of emergency response. May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
12. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
13. Performs all duties in a safe manner, follow North Oaks Health System’s safety policies and procedures, follow the North Oak’s Health System Compliance Program, and Federal/ State Regulatory guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as required or requested by the Director or designee.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
