Medical Lab Technician

Description:

St. James Parish Hospital is now hiring a Night-Shift Medical Lab Technician to join our team. The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for performing chemical, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Order lab test accurately in the LIS computer system
• Receive lab samples in the computer system for processing
• Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
• Ensures quality lab testing and instrument performance
• Adhere to regulatory compliance guidelines
• Maintain competency requirements
• Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
• Label and handle lab specimens properly
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age
• Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples
• Keep phlebotomy area well stocked with supplies
• Monitor inventory and orders supplies from Materials Management
• Answers all phone calls using proper phone courtesy
• Maintain an organized and clean working area
• Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patient results in the computer system and fax to proper personnel
• Support departmental goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned

Class:

Full-Time

Requirements:

Eligible for employment upon graduation
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Current Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician
Current BLS certification
Drug Test
Background Check

Education Required:

Associate’s Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology

Shift:

Night (Schedule Varies)