Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank (Nights)
On-siteMetairie, Louisiana, United States
EXPIREDMetairie, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Coordinate clinical competency in the blood bank section and perform routine and special laboratory procedures. Resolve day-to-day technical problems, monitor performance improvement and quality control activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards. Assist the supervisor in maintaining section operations, managing system logs, and adapting communication styles for patient populations while maintaining confidentiality. Work the evening shift from 1500-2330, handling exposure to blood and body fluids as part of essential duties.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science
- 4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director
- Current license in the state of practice (if applicable)
- ASCP, AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc
- Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment
- Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations
- Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service
- Skills to work independently
- Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
- Must be able to work in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases
- Must be able to handle exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- Must be able to handle exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste
Desired Qualifications
- Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment
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