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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.

LOUISIANA STATE CIVIL SERVICE JOB DETAILS

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please provide a resume and three references, official transcripts, and a copy of license to practice. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mitzi Trentacoste at 225-578-5384.

A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Posting Date:

November 5, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 19, 2024

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a

State As a Model Employer (SAME)

agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (

hr@lsu.edu

).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email

HR@lsu.edu

. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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