Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Heart Hospital

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Heart Hospital

Lafayette, LA, United States

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist is accountable to the Administrative Director of the laboratory or a laboratory supervisor. The CLS-G will work cooperatively in conjunction with the Laboratory Director, Lab Supervisors, Pathologists and fellow employees in order to assure high quality laboratory services for all age groups from infants to geriatric.

• Perform all high complexity procedures in all areas of the clinical laboratory that require the exercise of independent judgement and assist in the blood bank.
• Complete all work according to policy and procedure.
• Able to operate all laboratory equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assure that all specimens are properly identified and of acceptable condition for accurate results.
• Able to handle routine and stat specimens efficiently to meet the required turn around times.
• Able to perform all procedures in the laboratory regardless of difficulty.
• Assist the Clinical Support Assistants with phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, phone requests and customer inquiries.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and capable of taking the annual inventory.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of all policies and procedures.
• Capable of assessing and correlating new procedures that are to be implemented in the laboratory. Prepare procedure/policy drafts for the new procedure.
• Capable of assisting with certification inspections (CAP, JCAH, etc).
• Capable of being trained as an LCDM (laboratory information system analyst).
• Capable of taking call for the laboratory/blood bank if necessary. Can be called on to act in the absence of the Lab Director or Supervisor.
• Anticipate, organize and prioritize the department/laboratory work, in accordance with policy and procedure, to satisfy customer expectations (TAT, accuracy, criticals, fax requests, etc).
• Review QC data and initiate corrective action with the QC Officer as necessary.
• Supervise the overall training of new CLS and MLT personnel.
• Demonstrate good judgement in handling situations not covered by written instructions.
• Reconcile department logs efficiently and with the required frequency.
• Consult with other laboratory personnel or supervisors in areas of uncertainty to assure accuracy and efficiency.
• Convey information/instructions accurately, positively and effectively to other laboratory personnel to assure accurate and timely outcomes.
• Promptly report to the supervisor/director any dangerous work condition or non-compliance with the department/hospital policy which may endanger the health/lives of the laboratory personnel or affect the continuance of service to our customers.
• Exercise exemplary professional and independent judgement in evaluating specimen integrity, required specimen types, result accuracy and result validity, initiating or carrying out the corrective action that assures valid and accurate results.
• Be sent for off site instrument training and assist in preparing this instrument for use in the laboratory/blood bank.
• Make positive critiques and useful suggestions of the work practices that contribute to the productivity, efficiency and accuracy of the laboratories performance.
• Correlate laboratory methods and patient test results with age specific population criteria (neonates, pediatrics, adults, geriatric).
• Consistently perform 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in science or a degree from a Medical Technology Program.

License and Certification: LSBME Licensed as Clinical Lab Scientists, CLS-G or CLS-S.

• Job Identification 44497
• Job Category
• Job Shift Variable shifts
• Job Function Clinical Laboratory
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule PRN (As Needed)
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) All Shifts
• Department Laboratory-Lourdes HH Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc