Senior Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary :

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and complicated laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, testing, and reporting of results.

They will also operate and maintain instruments and equipment, develop new procedures, perform phlebotomy, and other patient-oriented tasks.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment

Cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed

Calculate, enter, and / or verify results of laboratory procedures

Provide notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained

Process patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution

Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols

Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department

Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience

No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS or other organizations approved by HHS

One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, including a clinical rotation through various laboratory sections

Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW / HHS

Louisiana requires State Licensure New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible