Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Job Title : Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Job Location : Shreveport LA 71104

Pay Rate Range : $35 / hr. to $40 / hr. on W2.

Duration : 4+ months (As of now it is only a Temp assignment for 04 Plus months and will be hired full time perm too.)

40 hours a week. Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

• Must have current LA LSBME license

Summary :

This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities :

OB RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;

2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;

3. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

4. Review and release test results.

5. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

6. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;

7. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

8. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

9. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

10. Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.

11. If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.

12. Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.

13. Maintain general appearance of the department.

14. Make sure reagents / test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review / train on new procedures.

16. Attend monthly department and any additional training / educational meetings.

17. Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location / use of all applicable safety equipment.

18. If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

19. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Knowledge : A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Required Work Experience :

Education :

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS / BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

EEO :

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority / Gender / Disability / Religion / LGBTQI / Age / Veterans.”