Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital - Full Time in Alexandria, LA

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Name of Employer: CHRISTUS Health Central Louisiana dba CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

Position Title: Clinical Lab Scientists

Position Location: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301

Summary:

• Perform all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assist in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient oriented tasks.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and/or finger stick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately. Answer pneumatic tube system; follow procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges. Obtain other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals.
• Recognize errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action. Report critical values per Policy and Procedure. Perform tests within established timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology. Perform blood bank procedures, including cross matching, ab id’s, and dispensing of blood products. Operate laboratory automated analyzers according to established procedures.
• Perform, analyze, and record QC according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines. Perform and record Performance Improvement indicators and reports results.
• Perform established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation. Troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed. Order (or notifies assigned associate) and restocks supplies/reagents. Review policy & procedure manual. Date reagents and discards expired reagents.
• Assist in training new associates and students in Laboratory practices.
• Follow CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.
• Follow established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
• Utilize LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report laboratory results.
• Complete annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or closely related field.

Special Skills or Other Requirements: Current Board Certification for Laboratory Professionals required.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Type:

Full Time