Medical Technologist - Microbiology Days OLOL

About the position

The Medical Technologist performs 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. Quality is paramount in all aspects of daily functions and work processes, including specimen preparation, assaying, interpretation, and results reporting in compliance with established policies and procedures. The role requires a combination of ethical judgment and technical skill within the policy and legal guidelines of the hospital and laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs an acceptable productivity level without a significant error rate on a variety of medical technology procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative in adapting to changes or unusual circumstances to promote cooperation and minimize disruption.
• 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.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies in work areas to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains accurate records of daily activities.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, following safety and quality assurance standards.
• Exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in job-related duties.
• 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 a relevant field.
• 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.