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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Maintains self-competency to cover bench duties as neededTrains staff and other learners as needed; assists with conducting staff competency assessmentsOperates all analyzers per prescribed procedures as it relates to patient testing, maintenance, quality control protocolsOversees daily clinical and quality processes, including but not limited to, Quality Control review and interpretation, Proficiency testing process, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, As Needed maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective action as needed; Provides technical guidance to technicians/technologists when problems occur. Monitors the effectiveness of Performance Improvement initiatives, reports to staff and management on the resultsEscalates/communicates appropriately to laboratory leadershipWrite and revise procedures/policies as neededServes as point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departmentsAssists with the validation and verification of new test systems, lab equipment, and new test methods including all documentation elements per accrediting agency requirementsManages supply inventory to include ordering, receiving and storage of suppliesReports patient results timely and accurately utilizing appropriate tools to evaluate data (e.g. Delta Checks)Demonstrates knowledge of applicable regulatory standards to ensure compliance : (CAP, JCAHO,CLIA, OSHA, State, FDA, AABB); Participates in CAP surveys as directedSchedules employees within specified lab section(s) in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs.Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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