Night-Shift Medical Lab Scientist
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St. James Parish Hospital is now hiring a full-time Medical Lab Scientist to perform chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank sample analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. A relevant Bachelor’s Degree and certification is required. New grads are eligible to apply.
Duties:
- Orders lab test accurately in the LIS computer system
- Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing
- Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
- Ensures quality testing and instrument performance adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines
- Maintains competency requirements
- Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
- Label and handle lab specimens properly
- Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age.
- Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples
- Keeps phlebotomy area well stocked with supplies.
- Monitor inventory and orders supplies from Materials Management.
- Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy
- Maintains an organized and clean working area
- Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patients results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel
- Supports departmental goals and objectives
- Other related duties as assigned
Class:
Full-TimeRequirements:
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory ScientistCurrent Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist
Current BLS certification
Background Check
Drug Test
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/ Clinical Laboratory Science
Shift:
NightsApply Online
You will be directed to St. James Parish Hospital’s Workforce Management System to complete your application. Click the appropriate link below.
External Applicants
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Internal Applicants:
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If you need further information, please contact us at HR@sjph.org