About this opportunity
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER lists this Medical Technologist or MLT - Full Time Nights opportunity in new iberia, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
Currently, we are looking for a full-time Nights MedicalTechnologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) . The MT orMLT is responsible for the professional application of the principles,theories, and techniques of medical technology necessary to produce reliableresults to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients andmaintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and highcomplexity in all sections of the laboratory. Schedule will consist of 7 days onand 7 days off.
EssentialJob Duties and Responsibilities
Runs lab tests in all sections of laboratory
Results lab tests by reviewing and approving throughLIS interface
Conducts routine LIS operations: ordering lab tests;check for pending lab tests frequently
Teaches MLT students
Participates in PI studies as needed
Appropriate documentation where required
QC and troubleshooting
Reagent changes and calibrations
Instrument and equipment maintenance, record keeping,patient result review, QC review, as delegated
MT oversees MLTs, Lab Assistants, Phlebotomists andstudents
MLT oversees Lab Assistants, Phlebotomists and students
Education,Licenses and/or Certification:
MT -Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry orBiological Science is required
MLT -Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required
Certification as Medical Technologist by ASCP or AMT
Current license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist,Generalist with the LSBME
Experience:
MT minimumof twelve (12) months internship through a school of Medical Technology orprevious MLT training and/or experience
MLT minimum of six (6) months of clinical training through an approved MLT training hospital or previous MLT experience
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledgeof testing of waived, moderate, and high complexity in the followingdisciplines: General Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Therapeutic Drugs,Toxicology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Parasitology,Serology, and Microbiology
Mustpossess analytical computer skills and knowledge of laboratory workflow
Some knowledge of word processing
Must work efficiently, unsupervised, and is expected toexercise independent judgment
Proficiencyin using the Laboratory Information System, and for complying with allregulatory requirements, including Ccollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and JointCommission (TJC).
TheMT will participate in proficiency testing. The MT may have additionaldelegated responsibilities.:The MLT is responsible formaintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and highcomplexity in all sections of the laboratory, which include chemistry,hematology and coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, andimmunology.
Responsiblefor following QC and QA protocols; is responsible for computer skills,proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System, and for abiding byall regulatory requirements including Ccollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and JointCommission (TJC). The MLTs work issubject to secondary review by an MT, and may have additional delegatedtasks at any time.
TheMLT will participate in proficiency testing.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Great medical benefit plan
Early access to earned wages
Participation in robust state pension plan
Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
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Worksite address
new iberia, LA, 70563, US
Who can apply
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