Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist
On-site · Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames; performs quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting with appropriate actions to maintain accuracy; adheres to regulatory and accreditation standards; participates in performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives; includes phlebotomy as appropriate; ensures patient privacy and applies safety protocols; requires computer proficiency and effective communication across patient-care teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
- 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
- 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.
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