Medical Technologist - Lake Charles, LA
1 day ago
Job description
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Assures laboratory results are accurate and reported timely.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
- Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
- Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
- Conducts chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunological, serological, and immunohematological analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens submitted for laboratory testing to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Analyzes test results and enters findings in computer.
- Trains and supervises students.
- Performs duties according to age specific needs of patients.
- Performs troubleshooting as necessary.
- Call critical results within established guidelines.
- Notifies Pathologist and Section leader of any unusual or unexpected findings.
- Meets established turnaround times.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
- Successful completion of a one-year internship in medical technology.
- Louisiana State License as CLS-Generalist; National Certification -MT (ASCP) or equivalent.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Basic computer skills; operation of equipment/instruments.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
�Experience Memorial� is more than a slogan, it�s the care we provide our patients and it�s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
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