Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

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Job Posting Title:

Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - MAS - Laboratory (Suzanne Elizabeth Mouch (00009166))

   

Work Location:

Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building

   

Pay Grade:

Classified Medical

   

Job Description:

The Medical Technologist (MT) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinic, including primary care, gynecology and specialty care. The MT performs a variety of clinical diagnostic tests with emphasis on recognizing and resolving problems and applying interpretive judgement. The MT is responsible for employing practice standards and supporting quality improvement efforts. The MT should have a deep appreciation for the collaborative care model and advancing the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, and designing with everyone in mind, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

30% - Calibrate and operate equipment and conduct performance checks with appropriate documentation. Establish and monitor quality improvement programs to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Identify and investigate problems with testing, instruments and results, documenting appropriately. Serve as a technical consultant.

25% - Interpret, verify and report test results, utilizing the lab information system and the clinic management system/electronic health record. Consult with the laboratory team if testing and reporting concerns arise. Notify medical providers of critical values according to procedure. Perform inventory management, quality monitoring, data analysis, peer competency and prepare reports for quality assessment.

20% - Perform venipunctures and specimen collection. Follow appropriate safety protocols. Label and prepare specimens for analysis, storage and transport to reference laboratories. Prepare lab requests for specimen collection and processing. Maintain working knowledge of all lab tests and associated fees and inform patients accordingly. Collect immunization forms and assist students with related questions.

20% - Assist with data entry and distribution of laboratory, insurance and billing information, correspondence and medical reports, maintaining strict patient confidentiality and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Complete required trainings as assigned by the university and the Student Health Center. Support quality improvement and accreditation efforts.

5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either of the following will qualify:

A baccalaureate degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science plus one year of professional level experience as a medical technologist.​

OR

A baccalaureate degree with sixteen semester hours in the biological sciences which includes three semester hours in microbiology, sixteen semester hours in chemistry which includes three semester hours in organic or biochemistry, three semester hours in mathematics; and one year of clinical training in a clinical laboratory, plus one year of professional level experience as a medical technologist.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist--Generalist or Specialist license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as required by law based upon the duties of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.

May be required to work occasional nights and weekends.

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