Sr Medical Lab Scientist - Clinical Lab

This job performs routine and special tests; coordinates the implementation of new procedures; and assumes responsibility for resolving day to day lab technical problems and notifies laboratory immediate supervisor or Pathologist as appropriate. Assumes supervisory role of department section including coordinating laboratory operations within the section to ensure reliable patient testing and timely services monitors laboratory specific Performance Improvement /Quality Control activities exhibits knowledge of and adherence to Institution/Department policies and procedures assists supervisor in maintaining a section that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies and maintains confidentiality of patient related information at all times.

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.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsners discretion.

Education

Required -Bachelors degree

Work Experience
Required -4 yearsexperience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director. In the case of a technologist that rotates in general lab the one year of experience in the appropriate section should be documented. In cases where there is no documentation of the section rotation a signed letter from the laboratory medical director must be placed in the technologists file stating that the technologist has been deemed competent in that section.

Preferred - Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment

Certifications

Required - Current license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist in the state of practice Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties Meets the CLIA standards as a general laboratory supervisor; i.e. at a minimum a bachelors degree and one year lab training or experience or both in high complexity testing ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist. Any incumbent certified by ASCP on or after January 1 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCPs Certification Maintenance Program
Preferred - Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Specialist in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• Coordinates clinical competency in section.
• Performs routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintains competency meets goals and objectives.
• 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.

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.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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.

Medium Work - Exerting 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 to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.