Medical Technologist Full Time
Iberia Medical Center · New Iberia, LA · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Runs lab tests in all sections of laboratory
- Results lab tests by reviewing and approving through LIS interface
- Counsels 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 and students
- MLT oversees Lab Assistants, Phlebotomists and students
Education, Licenses and/or Certification
- MT - Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Biological 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 minimum of twelve (12) months internship through a school of Medical Technology or previous 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)
- Knowledge of testing of waived, moderate, and high complexity in the following disciplines: General Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Therapeutic Drugs, Toxicology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Parasitology, Serology, and Microbiology
- Must possess analytical computer skills and knowledge of laboratory workflow
- Some knowledge of word processing
- Must work efficiently, unsupervised, and is expected to exercise independent judgment
- Proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System, and for complying with all regulatory requirements, including College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission (TJC).
Benefits
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!