Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Supplemental Information Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, 2 or 3 position is available in the Pathology Department.The incumbent in this position assumes responsibility for a department within the Laboratory, and is responsible for maintaining policy and procedure with their unit to meet regulatory and hospital guidelines. Additionally, the incumbent performs a wide variety of routine and advanced clinical diagnostic tests with emphasis on recognizing and resolving problems and requiring application of interpretive judgement. Working at the Lead worker/advanced journeyman level, the incumbent is responsible for performing laboratory tests without direct supervision. Supervision is provided by the Laboratory Manager/Pathologist and Physician ordering tests. Incumbent in this position is classified under CLIA Regulation, being able to perform as testing personnel. This is a night shift (6pm -6am) position that is scheduled to work 7 days on and 7 days off. The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, 2 or 3 is a Career Progression Group (CPG). The level of hire depends on the level of experience. Please make sure to list all work history and detailed job duties on the application. In addition to Base Pay, Shift Pay and Certification pay is included only when working. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, 2 or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Sycondria Brumfield, HR Analyst Lallie Kemp Medical Center Office Phone: Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either of the following will qualify: A baccalaureate degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science. 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. 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. Job Concepts Function of Work: To perform a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests with emphasis on recognizing and resolving problems and requiring the application of interpretive judgment. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from laboratory personnel of a higher level. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: This job is restricted to laboratories which are licensed, regulated and inspected for compliance with various federal and state rules and regulations and which fall under the jurisdiction of state licensure, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Job Distinctions: Differs from Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 by the presence of close supervision. Examples of Work Performs tests in the field of bacteriology which involve isolating, identifying, typing, and grouping bacteria and fungi present in body fluids, exudate, transudate, skin scrapings, autopsy, and surgical specimens. Performs chemical tests and analyses of body fluids and other materials related to clinical medicine or research in the medical sciences, such as; chemical analyses of blood, urine, and spinal fluid. Performs various hematological tests and examinations such as red blood cell counts, white blood cell counts, sickle cell tests, studies of red blood cell morphology, hemoglobin estimations, fragility tests, sedimentation rate, coagulation time, bleeding time, clot retraction time, and indices. Prepares and examines feces and other materials for the identification of parasites and ova. Performs agglutination, flocculation, complement fixation, fluorescent antibody, and other serological tests for the detection of disease status. Assists in the teaching of laboratory technology students.