Cytogenetic Technologist jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Position Summary

Testing Personnel will be responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting test results and working closely with other clinical and non-clinical staff to aid in patient assessments and care. The technologist will only perform tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and that are within the individual’s skill level as determined by education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Testing Personnel are also responsible for:

• Following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control policies and documenting all Quality Control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Following the laboratory’s policies, including taking and documenting corrective actions, whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Being able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or test result reporting and correcting the problem or notifying the appropriate personnel.
• Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Participating in all relevant proficiency testing areas with in the laboratory.
• Perform phlebotomy in order to properly obtain samples for testing.
• Assists clinical staff in all areas of patient care.

 Safety/Infection Control

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: 

• Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Information Management:

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Performance Improvement

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Facility Center Policy

• Responsible for wearing Avail Health identification at all times
• Attend all facility required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Successful completion of a one year internship in clinical laboratory science.
• Louisiana State License as a CLS-Generalist.
• National Certification – MT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Physicial Demands

• The physical demands for this position include: adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion
• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities.
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
• Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine

 Work Environment

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation