7 laboratory jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Operations and Point of Care Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, regulatory compliance, quality management, and strategic coordination of the Point of Care Testing program across Lake Charles Memorial Health System. This position serves as the primary liaison between Laboratory Services and clinical departments performing point of care testing. In addition, the Manager supports daily operations of the core laboratory by coordinating staffing schedules, assisting with implementation of new instrumentation and testing platforms, facilitating workflow improvements, resolving operational challenges, and promoting efficient laboratory services. The position works collaboratively with laboratory leadership, nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and compliant testing services. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Point of Care Responsibilities: Serves as the primary...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The General Lab Women’s Phlebotomist collects clinical laboratory samples to be tested in the clinical laboratory. The General Lab Women’s Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Uses Mobile devices according to policy. Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectralink phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders....

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Section Leader directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in performing tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Send outs, Blood Bank and Microbiology. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ensures staff has knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete job responsibilities. Evaluates staff for competency. Schedules staff ensuring adequate coverage. Monitors equipment maintenance, including service contracts to ensure routine and preventative maintenance is done according to schedule. Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining 100% productivity. Controls overtime in section. Controls cost as related to section needs. Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining budgets. Participates in CAP proficiency testing program and attains acceptable proficiency results. Participates in various hospital committees. Reviews test results to ensure...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Clerk processes the delivery of all incoming laboratory specimens. This can include but is not limited to registration, order entry, and receipt of all laboratory samples into the LIS system. After pre-analytic processing, the clerical staff member will then deliver all specimens to the Analytical area of the lab for Medical Technologist to complete testing. All clerical staff members are also responsible for our outpatient area for pre-employment laboratory processing of all LCMH employees and pre-op laboratory services. Clerical staff members will complete daily temperature and disinfection checks. Clerical staff members are also the laboratory’s first line of customer service representation. Each employee will answer and respond to questions or concerns presented by hospital staff or outside organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Registers patients in the laboratory computer accurately and timely. Employee obtains a copy...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The General Lab Phlebotomist collects clinical laboratory samples to be tested in the clinical laboratory. The General Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectralink phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders. Practice methods of preventing infection during...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nuclear Med Tech works closely with Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Supervisory Responsibilities include overseeing the care of all assigned patients. Radioactive material handling and protection. Perform dept QA measure and cath lab correlations Participates in ongoing performance improvements. Keep dept compliant with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed. Competent in venipuncture techniques. Consistently communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff. Performs QC protocols on all equipment. Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion. Be able to obtain pertinent...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews applicants for support services positions. Knowledgeable about PI activities. Knowledgeable about CAP Standards and other regulatory agencies. Processes payroll in MTA as needed. Ability to compose graphs, charts, and statistical analysis. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customer, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Assists Lab Director in preparation of budgets. Assists lab Director in maintaining lab budget. Assists lab Director in maintaining 100% productivity. Developing staff through team concept and demonstrates a high level of motivation and enthusiasm among staff members. Demonstrates creativity and innovation and continually encourages employees to seek ways to improve operations. Prepares schedule for support service employees. Achieves the highest standard of...