Chief Medical Technologist jobs in Lafayette, LA

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is looking for a full-time Medical

Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) . The MT or

MLT is responsible for the professional application of the principles,

theories, and techniques of medical technology necessary to produce reliable

results to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and

maintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high

complexity in all sections of the laboratory. Schedule will consist of 7 days on

and 7 days off.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Runs lab tests in all sections of laboratory

Results lab tests by reviewing and approving through

LIS 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 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 C ollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint

Commission (TJC).

The

MT will participate in proficiency testing. The MT may have additional

delegated responsibilities.: The MLT is responsible for

maintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high

complexity in all sections of the laboratory, which include chemistry,

hematology and coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and

immunology.

Responsible

for following QC and QA protocols; is responsible for computer skills,

proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System, and for abiding by

all regulatory requirements including C ollege of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint

Commission (TJC) . The MLT’s work is

subject to secondary review by an MT, and may have additional delegated

tasks at any time.

The

MLT will participate in proficiency testing.

Competitive Full-time Benefits:

Great medical benefit plan Participation in robust state pension plan Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

Iberia

Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and

applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of

any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,

disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws

Employment Type:

FULL_TIME