Laboratory Technician 1-3

About the role

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services, including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced diagnostic laboratory tests in the following areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology and Serology.
• Perform tests without direct supervision: Perform laboratory tests on patients of all ages.
• Responsible for working all shifts.
• Performs ABO, Rh and routine screenings.
• Performs all Cytological procedures.
• Preform gram stains on cultures.
• Perfoms fine needles aspirations for Histology; having knowledge of tissue preservation and respond to all other pathology questions in the absence of the Pathologist.
• Assist the Laboratory Information Specialist.
• Performs CAP inspections as required for Accreditation.
• Performs phlebotomies to collect blood samples for testing, Perform phlebotomies on patients of all ages.
• Train subordinate and/or new personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stock and rotate supplies for laboratory.
• Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Any and all other duties assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

  Requirements

  • Two years of general laboratory experience; OR Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
  • Necessary Special Requirement: Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

  Qualifications

  • The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification from American Heart Association before appointment.

  Work Location

  This Laboratory Technician 1-3 is located in the Pathology Department.

  Work Hours

  Shift will be determined by the department Manager.

  Shift Differentials

  In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working.

  Pay

  • Lab Technician 1: $15.30/hour
  • Lab Technician 2: $16.37/hour
  • Lab Technician 3: $17.52/hour

  Contact Information

  For more information about this vacancy please contact: Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst
  Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources
  985-878-1384
  sjoh83@lsuhsc.edu

  How to Apply

  To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

  Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

  Do you possess an active CLS--Laboratory Assistant or CLS--Technician license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners?

  YesNo

  If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, the issuing STATE, and the EXPIRATION date.

  Example: CLS-Laboratory Assistant - LA - 01/01/2024

  Do you possess the BLS certification through the American Heart Association?

  YesNo

  Are you a current Lallie Kemp Medical Center employee?

  YesNo

  Do you possess certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science?

  YesNo

  If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list your certificate type, number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.

  Example: LAT - 123456 - 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025

  Have you completed six or more semester hours from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences?

  YesNo

  If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.

  Example: BIOL 1001 - Introduction to Biology I - 3 hrs - LSU