Medical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time

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.

Job Duties:

• 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:

Required:

• 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
• Active BLS certification or able to obtain in 90 days

Work Schedule: Various