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This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks).

Description Summary:This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.Responsibilities: <ul><li> Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. </li><li> Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values. </li><li> Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed. </li><li> Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed. </li><li> Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed. </li><li> Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. </li><li> Utilizes the Laboratory Information System. </li><li> Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained. </li><li> Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required). </li><li> Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols. </li><li> Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. </li><li> Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. </li><li> Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. </li><li> Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures. </li><li> Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)OR</li><li>Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR</li><li>One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS</li><li>If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current</li><li>Louisiana requires State Licensure</li><li>New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)</li></ul> Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type: Full Time

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health. Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion. Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist II - Lab AdminGeneral

Accreditation Standards

Biomedicine

Blood Bank

Chemistry

Clinical Laboratory

Code of Federal Regulations

Department of Health and Human Services

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Hematology

Identify Issues

Immunology

Instrumentation

Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Techniques

Microbiology

Operations Processes

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Pediatrics

Phlebotomy

Physical Chemistry

Procedure Development

Quality Control

Requirements Management

Sample/Specimen Processing

Testing

Training Program

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The testing may involve analyses of blood, urine, body fluids and any other materials of human or animal origin; performing blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes; using automated or semi-automated instrumentation and/or manual methods; using a microscope for counts and morphology; analyzing test results and utilizing an information system. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

<h5>Introduction</h5>Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Rapides Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!<h5>Benefits</h5>Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing </li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock </li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. </li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more </li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts </li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships </li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) </li><li>Colleague recognition program </li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) </li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul><a class="neu-link has-tooltip" href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Employee Benefits</a>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Rapides Regional Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!<h5>Job Summary and Qualifications</h5><h6></h6>Each individual, under general supervision, performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director to provide data for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The testing may involve analyses of blood, urine, body fluids and any other materials of human or animal origin; performing blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes; using automated or semi-automated instrumentation and/or manual methods; using a microscope for counts and morphology; analyzing test results and utilizing an information system. They may also train and supervise students and specialize in areas such as blood bank, chemistry, hematology, or microbiology. This position involves all age populations. This position reports to the departmental Technical Supervisor and/or Laboratory Administrative DirectorWhat you will do in this role: <ul><li>Consistently verifies patient identification, specimen tubes, and orders to prevent errors.</li><li>Demonstrates understanding by following all policies and procedures established by hospital and laboratory departments.</li><li>Performs sample analysis in the areas of demonstrated competency.</li><li>As required, performs routine patient procedures and follow-up, i.e. documentation of calling critical values, etc.</li><li>Calibrates, standardizes, and maintains instrumentation following manufacturer or established procedures with appropriate documentation.</li><li>Performs and documents quality control to ensure the proper functioning of instrumentation, reagents, and procedures. Any out of controls are addressed and documented appropriately.</li><li>Evaluates, calculates, and validates tests results, quality control records, and/or electronic files.</li><li>Coordinates with medical and professional staff in the dispersion and interpretation of data.</li><li>Assists in the teaching and training of fellow employees and students performing laboratory tasks.</li><li>Compliance with and documentation of all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Demonstrates good problem solving skills and judgement in dealing with troubleshooting of instrumentation and/or manual processes.</li><li>Demonstrates competency and documents all QC, lot-to-lot, calibration, maintenance, and communication logs in an efficient and accurate manner.</li><li>Demonstrates and consistently follows all aspects of policies and procedures for proficiency testing.</li><li>Use good problem solving skills and judgment in dealing with problem situations.</li><li>Uses judgment in utilizing supplies for patient testing in an efficient manner through good inventory practices striving to reduce outdating and waste of products and/or supplies.</li><li>Participates in departmental meetings with suggestions and ideas on improving performance in daily tasks.</li><li>Demonstrates willingness to improve performance in day to day activities by changing/modifying activities as directed by supervisor.</li><li>Demonstrates flexibility needed for adequate staffing coverage in departmental areas as required by scheduling and productivity monitoring.</li><li>Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.</li><li>Appropriately assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.</li><li>Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationships with employees and all constituencies, encouraging communication as necessary for job performance. Discourages gossip and encourages normal tones when conversing with others in respect to co-workers.</li><li>Willingly participates in evaluation of new equipment and/or testing methods.</li><li>Demonstrates punctuality in arriving and departing from job at scheduled times, abides by hospital absenteeism/tardiness policy.</li><li>Fulfills requirements for assigned interdepartmental positions; i.e. orders, pipettes, safety etc.</li><li>Continually checks and resolves inconsistencies on all outstanding logs to ensure all specimens are accounted for and processed as quickly as possible.</li><li>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><h6>What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science is required.</li><li>Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required.</li><li>BLS within 30 days of employment is required.</li><li>Completion of a NACCLS approved school of Medical Technology is preferred</li><li>National Certification as a MLS (ASCP), previously recognized as MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA)</li></ul>Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.Â  <blockquote class="neu-text--h4 neu-text--heavy neu-text--hca-orange neu-text--align-center neu-padding--20">"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</blockquote>Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Scientist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!<cite>We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</cite>

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities. And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Animal Care

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

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Child and Youth Services

Clinical Competency

Disease Prevention and Control

Disease Treatment

Documentation

Employee Relations

Event Management

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers

Hospital

Information Technology & Information Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Treatment

Pain Management

Paint Shop Pro Tubes

Patient Follow-up

Performance Management

Physical Science

Policy Development

Quality Assurance Methodology

Regulations

Scholarship

Staff Training

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Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

This position is incentive eligible. <h5>Introduction</h5>We are seeking a Laboratory Director with Rapides Regional Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!<h5>Benefits</h5>Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing </li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock </li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. </li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more </li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts </li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships </li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) </li><li>Colleague recognition program </li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) </li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul><a class="neu-link has-tooltip" href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Employee Benefits</a>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a Laboratory Director for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!<h5>Job Summary and Qualifications</h5><h6>The Director of Laboratory is responsible for planning, coordination, and control of all activities relating to Laboratory Services, including blood bank, chemistry and hematology, and microbiology. The Director provides leadership, direction and administration to the department and communicates the expectations of the organization to employees. The Director adheres to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of the organization and fully supports the mission, vision and values of Rapides Regional Medical Center. What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>Louisiana Licensed Medical Technologist</li><li>Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited school in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or chemical, physical or biological science</li><li>Registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists</li><li>Previous supervisory experience in a hospital Laboratory</li><li>(CLT/CLS) Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date</li><li>Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li></ul>Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. <blockquote class="neu-text--h4 neu-text--heavy neu-text--hca-orange neu-text--align-center neu-padding--20">"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</blockquote>Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.<cite>We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</cite>

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