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Ochsner LSU Health · 1 month ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New Grad - All Locations - NLA

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Ochsner LSU Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New Grad. The role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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Responsibilities

Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames

Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision. Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action

Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards. Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples

Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory

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

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

Qualification

Medical Laboratory ScienceASCP CertificationPhlebotomyWindows ApplicationsAnalytical SkillsJudgmentEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript

Current license in the state of practice (if applicable)

ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist OR ASCP categorical or AAB individual discipline certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist ONLY if working in a designated Academic Medical Center facility. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution

Good interpersonal skills