- Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria.
- Changes or prepares reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log.
- Labels, accessions, and distributes specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing.
- Inoculates specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media.
- Initiates orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier.
- Follows hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and reports variances to section supervisors as they occur.
- Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently.
- Determines appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiates such procedures.
- Through use of the computer system, compare patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigate discrepancies.
- Reports test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate.
- Prepares and interprets gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Performs all routine procedures including ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures.
- Prepares blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluates serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities.
- Follow universal precautions when dealing with blood or body fluids.
- Disinfect counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner.
- Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation.
- Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents in the appropriate action log. Determines when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance.
- Analyzes quality control material for each procedure, records values according to section policy and reports to technical Supervisor when results are outside established limits.
- Performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy, and linearity on new or existing procedures and reports results by established deadlines. Performs and accurately records proficiency surveys, properly routes form and copies within the specified time frame.
- Performs all aspects of reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals.
- Assists in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor.
- Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintains proper documentation (log) of generated waste.
- Performs order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification.
- Documents Critical Call Value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate.
- Checks instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes when necessary. Notify the appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable.
- Records receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration.
- Ensure adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts.
- Receives tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy, and the nursing floors.
- Performs proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens. Complies with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory.
- Prepares necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders.
- Assists physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies.
- Performs special stains and follows protocols as appropriate.
- Knowledge of acceptable medical laboratory testing theory and techniques. Knowledge of laboratory standards set forth by CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB and CLSI
- Ability to perform a wide range of routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses and ability to interpret patient test results. Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Clinical Laboratory Profession
- Previous General Clinical Lab experience in chemistry, serology and/or hematology
- MT (ASCP) eligible or equivalent. B.S. degree from accredited college, university or equivalent
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONYour job is more than a job
Why a Great Place to Work:
You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluid constituents as requested by physicians. Evaluates and reports data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Operates, controls, and troubleshoots clinical laboratory equipment.
Pre-analytical processes:
Analytical processes:
Preventive maintenance/quality control/quality assurance:
Laboratory Information System operation:
Supply management:
Specimen processing/shipping:
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Requirement:
Preferred/ Desired:
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.For over years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Centerand our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction
Your extras
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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