Sr. Medical Technologist - Baton Rouge - Nights (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
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.EducationRequired -Bachelor's degreeWork ExperienceRequired
-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 technologist's 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
equipmentCertificationsRequired - 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 bachelor's 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 ASCP's Certification Maintenance
ProgramPreferred - Current license as a Clinical Laboratory
Scientist - Specialist in the state of practiceKnowledge 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.This
employer maintains and complies with its 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.The employer 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 DemandsThe
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 diseasesBecause
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.#LI-SF1
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Baton Rouge , Sr. Medical Technologist - Baton Rouge - Nights (Open), Other , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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