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    MLT/Lab Technician - Metairie, United States - LCMC Health

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    Your job is more than a job.

    Lab samples or specimens can hold the answers to a patient's health problem, suffering or recovery.

    As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you are the guardian that ensures the proper preparation, collection, preservation, transportation, and testing of samples.

    Your attention to detail and inquisitive nature are a perfect match for performing clinical laboratory testing of blood and bodily fluids, recording and evaluating findings, and reporting data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.


    And while you don't know your patients personally, you take each urine or blood sample personally because it's the connection to a real person who just wants to feel better, but they can't get there without your help.

    You love working behind the scenes, because you're not looking for the limelight, just to shed light. That's what we love about you.

    Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you.

    And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this supportive diagnostic laboratory role.

    Your Everyday

    Operate both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently, ensure specimens are acceptable for testing, and report test results.

    Recognize and refer abnormal, unusual and critical results to supervisor.

    Maintain knowledge of standard phlebotomy and skin puncture techniques, and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.

    Follow universal precautions, safety and infection control procedures, policies, and reports variances.

    Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage.

    Perform and evaluate serological reactivity and rapid antigen testing.

    Perform reagent quality control.

    Analyze quality control material for each procedure and record value.

    Perform proper processing, compliance, preservation, and shipping of specimens.

    Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components.

    Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks and maintain any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation.

    Retrieve results as needed resolving questions to assist nurses, physicians or other hospital personnel.

    Check instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels ensuring adequate inventory levels for incoming shifts.

    The Must-Haves


    Minimum:
    Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS- Technician) through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners


    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 East Jefferson General Hospital


    East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.

    And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential.

    Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

    Your extras


    • 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
    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.

    Simple things make the difference.


    • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
    • To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
    • To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
    • To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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