Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist - Baton Rouge
On-site · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist responsible for receiving and preparing specimens, performing laboratory tests and calculations to support diagnosis and treatment, conducting quality control and instrument maintenance, calibrating and troubleshooting analytical equipment, and performing phlebotomy as appropriate. The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical/physical/biological science, and licensure/certification in the field with timely within-hire requirements (Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license and ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification within 90 days). Proficiency in data entry, Windows applications, and professional communication is needed, along with strict adherence to regulatory, privacy, and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer; compliance with applicable laws and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Required - Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript
- Required - None.
- Required - Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license in the state of practice (if applicable), OR Generalist Trainee permit or Lab Assistant license in the state of practice (if applicable) and must obtain Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license within 90 days of hire.
- Required - ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist must be obtained within 90 days of hire. ASCP categorical or AAB individual discipline certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist ONLY if working in a designated Academic Medical Center facility. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program.
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Job Duties - Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames
- Job Duties - Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Job Duties - Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards.
- Job Duties - Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
- Physical and Environmental Demands - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, etc.
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