Medical Lab Tech (941)

NOT REMOTEMedical Technologist (941)Location: Shreveport, LA (LSU Health - Academic Medical Center)Job Type: ContractShift: NightsSalary: Highly competitive Pay and BenefitsAre you looking for a job where you are respected and appreciated?Are you looking for a job where there’s a sense of family and belonging?Do you want a job where you are rewarded very well for the exceptional care you provide?If you answered yes to the above questions, read on. We want to speak with you!Company OverviewImpact Talent Solutions is revolutionizing Healthcare staffing. From our streamlined recruiting, credentialing, and onboarding process to our dedicated, caring concierge customer service, ITS is redefining what a healthcare staffing company should be. Come talk with us and discover the secret that many other traveling nurses know. We’re waiting for you.Our Values“We seek to hire individuals who embody our Core Values, and every decision we make, large or small, is guided by our genuine care…for our valued client partners, our amazing caregivers and for the patients who count on us all. The organizational culture we have created supports our ability to recruit, motivate, and empower our people at all levels to realize their full potential, deliver the best possible patient care and provide world-class customer service.Benefits IncludeAbove average pay rateLoyalty bonusesReferral bonusesHousing allowance with various optionsWeekly Payroll Direct DepositMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with matchingLife InsuranceFlexible schedulingMentorship ProgramsLicensure reimbursementRelocation reimbursementProfessional Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation24/7/365 on-call live support.Impact Talent Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to change the contents at its discretion.Education Required - Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.Work ExperienceRequired - Minimum of 2 YearsCertificationsRequired - Unlimited state license (if applicable). Louisiana License and National Certification as Clinical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) The certification is listed as Preferred, but is it required for the agency.Preferred - ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program.Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.Good analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrates good judgment in performing duties and conflict resolutionGood interpersonal skillsJob DutiesPerforms, develops, and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.Performs, analyzes, and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision. Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensure adequate documentation of corrective action.Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards. Follows safety guidelines and OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples.Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data. Manages supply and reagent inventory to support business development and cost reduction initiatives.Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including, but not limited to, respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adaptation of explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.Other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on-call availability).Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area, in an area where patients enter, directly with patients, or with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk of exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.