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LCMC Health · 2 months ago

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist Core Lab

Metairie, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing, oversees daily operations, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while training and maintaining staff competencies.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensures/provides Quality Specimens For Laboratory Testing

Uses proper container, technique correctly applies labels to containers when accessioning

Accessions specimens and evaluates the specimen appropriateness

Processes samples to preserve sample integrity, correct centrifuge times, proper preservatives, appropriate aliquots/sample sharing

Processes histology samples if working in the histology section of the laboratory

Transports samples to correct locations and stores samples under appropriate conditions, pre and post testing

Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce data for patients, QC and proficiency testing:

Performs daily bench QA checks within limits

Performs quality checks and QS reagents calibrations/standardizations

Safeguards samples identification and ensures samples are labeled according to SOPP with accurate manual input of patient demographics

Reports clinical data so that care givers receive timely patient information:

Evaluates data before releasing as a result to care givers. Considers sample integrity, system operation and patient history

Uses computer skills to evaluate data, document actions and control workflow. Uses computer QA monitors (delta checks, previous results)

Maintains Systems To Ensure Maximum Up-times

Performs weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual maintenance. Reviews QC statistics for system problems. Performs troubleshooting as needed

Uses supplies tools and equipment efficiently to minimize department expenses

Manages supply inventory, properly receives and stores supplies

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements:

Follows site specific SOPPs, manuals and instructions

Follows regulatory agency guidelines (CAP, JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, state, FDA, AABB)

Overviews Daily Operations Of Department/section For Optimum Operation

Serves as point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments, etc

Provides technical guidance to technicians/technologists when problems occur. Monitors the effectiveness of the action with QA monitors, reports to staff and management on the results

Ensures quality, maintaining current procedures and evaluates/implements new procedures. Trains staff and helps maintain competencies

Works with laboratory leadership to oversee the departments quality/performance improvement programs, monitoring and tracking trends and implementing corrective action as appropriate

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory TestingQuality Control (QC)Regulatory ComplianceBachelor's DegreeLouisiana CLS LicenseTechnical GuidanceStaff TrainingData EvaluationSample Integrity

Required

3 years in General Clinical Lab

Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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