Medical Technologist: Lake Blood Bank, 8 on/6 off 10h days

About the position

The Medical Technologist at Lake Blood Bank is responsible for performing various routine or special chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic laboratory tests. The duties may be specific to a particular area of the laboratory, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank. The position requires a commitment to quality and customer service while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs an acceptable productivity level without a significant error rate on a variety of medical technology procedures including 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, promoting cooperation and minimizing disruption to the working environment.
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.
• Coordinates, plans, and utilizes time efficiently to prioritize and organize duties while remaining flexible to meet the needs of laboratory customers.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies in work areas to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• 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.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, following all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in job-related duties to maintain high standards in the delivery of quality health care services.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and other individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), or Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science.
• Training, temporary, or letter of pending permit issued by LSBME.
• 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.