This job receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures; performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease; performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results; calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations; performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of patient related information.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Job Duties:
- Receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures.
- Performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Performs quality control procedures and evaluates test performance and results.
- Calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment used in analytical determinations.
- Performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient related information.
- Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
- Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
- Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards.
- Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples.
- 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.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Employer: Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana
Geographic area of employment: Shreveport, LA
Education Required: Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related degree.
Other Requirements: Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology as a medical laboratory scientist or international medical laboratory scientist. Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
- Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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