Medical Laboratory Technician jobs at LCMC Health - 24 jobs

Your job is more than a job. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs clinical laboratory testing of blood and body fluid constituents as requested by physicians. Evaluates and reports data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Operates, controls and troubleshoots clinical laboratory equipment. Why a Great Place to Work You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. GENERAL DUTIES * Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria. * Receiving, processing, and distribution of lab specimens. Applying criteria for specimen rejection as applicable. * Follows hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and reports variances to section supervisors as they occur. * Follows universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids. * Handles biohazardous and chemically hazardous materials per safety guidelines. * Disinfects workspace at appropriate frequencies per quality manual. * Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintains proper documentation of generated waste. * Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently. * Changes or prepares reagents, controls and documents per policy. * Prepare specimens for testing per policy and procedure. * Reports test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. * Performs up to high complexity testing accurately and timely in laboratory section(s). * Floats between laboratory sections and assists in other areas as needed per workflow demands. * Maintains working knowledge of policies, procedures, protocols, processes applicable to assigned laboratory sections. * Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment. * Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents appropriately. * Determines when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. * Analyzes quality control material for each procedure, records values according to section policy and reports to technical Supervisor when results are outside established limits. * Performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures and reports results by established deadlines. * Performs and accurately records proficiency surveys., * Reviews results for accuracy before verification. * Documents Critical Call Value notification, and investigates delta checks as appropriate. Investigating unexpected or absurd results as needed. * Properly routes electronic results, forms and copies within the specified time frame. * Performs all aspects of reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. * Manages appropriate inventory levels for testing escalating to leads as needed. * Responsible for the continuous operations in testing of specimens in each laboratory section. * Responsible for maintaining competencies in each laboratory section per CLIA frequency guidelines. * Assists in the clinical orientation and training of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assists with student, intern, or resident clinical education. * Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS * BS Degree in Medical Lab Science preferred. Successful completion of NAACLS Accredited Program preferred. * Meets requirements to sit for a CLS/MT Certification exam LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Clinical Lab Generalist or Specialist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS * Preferred ASCP Board certification * For all temporary licensure employees, a copy of your national certification exam report stating you passed must be submitted prior to your temporary licensure expiration. A permanent licensure MUST be acquired within1 year of hire. 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. WORK SHIFT: Days (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 Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities: Medical Laboratory Technicians perform a full range of simplex-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in one or more of the following laboratory disciplines: Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry and Point of Care Testing. Specific Job Duties: * Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviation from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy. * Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles. * Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments. * Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments. * Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies. * Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. * Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis-Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain required annual CEUs. Job Qualifications: Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience REQUIRED. Must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCP-BOC or equivalent national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or equivalent. Job Specific Information: 7:00PM -5:30AM-7on/off- Monday-Sunday;Generalist position; rotating throughout all departments of the laboratory.

Job Responsibilities: Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in one or more of the following laboratory disciplines: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, and Point of Care Testing. Specific Job Duties: * Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy. * Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles. * Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments. * Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments. * Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies. * Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. * Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain the required annual CEUs. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent. Position Specific Information: Generalist night position rotating throughout the core laboratory and blood bank. 12PM-8:30PM Monday-Friday

Job Responsibilities: Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in one or more of the following laboratory disciplines: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Point of Care Testing. Specific Job Duties: * Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy. * Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles. * Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments. * Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments. * Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies. * Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. * Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain the required annual CEUs. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent. Position Specific Information: Generalist night position rotating throughout the core laboratory and blood bank. 8:30PM-7AM Monday-Friday 7on/7off

Job Responsibilities: Medical Technologists perform a full range of simplex-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in one or more of the following laboratory disciplines: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, and Point of Care Testing. Specific Job Duties: * Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy. * Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles. * Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments. * Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments. * Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies. * Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. * Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain the required annual CEUs. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent. Position Specific Information: Generalist night position rotating throughout the core laboratory and blood bank. 12PM-11:30PM Monday-Friday 7on/7off

Job Responsibilities: Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simplex-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in one or more of the following laboratory disciplines: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, and Point of Care Testing. Specific Job Duties: * Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy. * Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles. * Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments. * Ensuring quality control and functionality of instruments. * Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies. * Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies. * Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 3 to 4 months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain the required annual CEUs. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent. Position Specific Information: Generalist position rotating throughout the core laboratory and blood bank. 6AM-2:30PM with rotation in both the weekend and holiday schedule.

Your job is more than a job. 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 * Under general supervision, examine microscopically and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells. * Refer appropriate cases for hierarchical review. * Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. * Refer to supervisor/manager and document corrective action. * Fulfill the responsibilities as listed in CLIA (CFR 493.1485) * Document interpretation results of each specimen examined or reviewed * For each 24-hour period, document the total number of slides examined or * Reviewed in the laboratory as well as the total number of slides examined * or reviewed in any other laboratory or for any other employer. * Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period * Maintain and provide evidence of all required qualifications including ASCP, state license and liquid based cytology certification * Maintain familiarity with CLIA regulations, as applicable to cytology * Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined * Enter and/or report results into laboratory information system, as applicable * Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulation * Adhere to and document required quality control activities * Comply with all corporate, safety, quality control and quality assurance standards * Comply with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations * Participate successfully in required training and competency assessments * Participate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency testing program annually * Acquire and document required number of continuing education hours annually. * Perform other duties as assigned, (e.g. specimen processing, data entry) to include performing and documenting quality control rescreening. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology or equivalent. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * CLS-Cytotechnology issued by LSBME * Liquid based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep and/or Surepath) * Meet CLIA requirements (CFR.493-1483) WORK SHIFT: Days (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 About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. 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 Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria. Changes or prepares reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log. Labels, accessions and distributes specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing. Inoculates specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media. Initiates orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier. Follows hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and reports variances to section supervisors as they occur. Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently. Determines appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiates such procedures. Through use of the computer system, compares patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigates discrepancies. Reports test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. Prepares and interprets gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Performs all routine procedures including, but not limited to, ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures. Prepares blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluates serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities. Follows universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids. Disinfects counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner. Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation. Troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and documents in the appropriate action log. Determines when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. Analyzes quality control material for each procedure, records values according to section policy and reports to technical Supervisor when results are outside established limits. Performs comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures and reports results by established deadlines. Performs and accurately records proficiency surveys, properly routes form and copies within the specified time frame. Performs all aspects of reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. Assists in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintains proper documentation (log) of generated waste. Performs order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification. Documents Critical Call Value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate. Checks instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes when necessary. Notifies appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable. Records receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration. Ensures adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts. Receives tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors. Performs proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens. Complies with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory. Prepares necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders. Assists physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies. Performs special stains and follows protocols as appropriate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS WORK SHIFT: Nights (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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you have the uncanny ability to look for that needle in the haystack that may lead to cracking medical mysteries. You're not looking to be in the limelight, but rather to shed some light on health problems and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and genetic abnormalities. Blood samples or body fluid specimens can hold the answers to research or recovery, so you take a detailed approach to performing clinical laboratory testing, evaluating and reporting data. And while you may never actually meet your patients personally, you still feel a connection to a real person that may benefit from your love of science and research. There's nobody like you and that's why we'd love to have you be a part of our crack team of scientific sleuths. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this vital scientific research role. Your Everyday Ensure specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria and change or prepare reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log. Label, accession and distribute specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing and inoculate specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media. Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier. Follow hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and report variances to section supervisors as they occur. Determine appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiate such procedures. Use computer system to compare patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigate discrepancies and report test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. Prepare and interpret gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Perform all routine procedures including, but not limited to, ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures. Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities. Follow universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids and disinfect counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner. Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation, troubleshoot basic instrument malfunctions, and document in the appropriate action log. Determine when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. Analyze quality control material for each procedure, record values according to section policy, and report to technical supervisor when results are outside established limits. Perform comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures, record proficiency surveys, and route form and reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. Assist in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintain proper documentation (log) of generated waste. Perform order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification. Document critical call value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate. Check instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes and notify appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable, record receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration, and ensure adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts. Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens, comply with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory. Prepare necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders, assist physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens, perform special stains and follow protocols as appropriate. The Must-Haves Minimum: Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS WORK SHIFT: Days (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 About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you have the uncanny ability to look for that needle in the haystack that may lead to cracking medical mysteries. You're not looking to be in the limelight, but rather to shed some light on health problems and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and genetic abnormalities. Blood samples or body fluid specimens can hold the answers to research or recovery, so you take a detailed approach to performing clinical laboratory testing, evaluating and reporting data. And while you may never actually meet your patients personally, you still feel a connection to a real person that may benefit from your love of science and research. There's nobody like you and that's why we'd love to have you be a part of our crack team of scientific sleuths. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this vital scientific research role. Your Everyday Ensure specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria and change or prepare reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log. Label, accession and distribute specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing and inoculate specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media. Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier. Follow hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and report variances to section supervisors as they occur. Determine appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiate such procedures. Use computer system to compare patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigate discrepancies and report test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. Prepare and interpret gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Perform all routine procedures including, but not limited to, ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures. Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities. Follow universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids and disinfect counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner. Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation, troubleshoot basic instrument malfunctions, and document in the appropriate action log. Determine when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. Analyze quality control material for each procedure, record values according to section policy, and report to technical supervisor when results are outside established limits. Perform comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures, record proficiency surveys, and route form and reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. Assist in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintain proper documentation (log) of generated waste. Perform order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification. Document critical call value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate. Check instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes and notify appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable, record receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration, and ensure adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts. Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens, comply with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory. Prepare necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders, assist physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens, perform special stains and follow protocols as appropriate. The Must-Haves Minimum: Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS WORK SHIFT: Nights (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 About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you have the uncanny ability to look for that needle in the haystack that may lead to cracking medical mysteries. You're not looking to be in the limelight, but rather to shed some light on health problems and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and genetic abnormalities. Blood samples or body fluid specimens can hold the answers to research or recovery, so you take a detailed approach to performing clinical laboratory testing, evaluating and reporting data. And while you may never actually meet your patients personally, you still feel a connection to a real person that may benefit from your love of science and research. There's nobody like you and that's why we'd love to have you be a part of our crack team of scientific sleuths. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this vital scientific research role. Your Everyday Ensure specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria and change or prepare reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log. Label, accession and distribute specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing and inoculate specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media. Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier. Follow hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and report variances to section supervisors as they occur. Determine appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiate such procedures. Use computer system to compare patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigate discrepancies and report test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. Prepare and interpret gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Perform all routine procedures including, but not limited to, ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures. Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities. Follow universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids and disinfect counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner. Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation, troubleshoot basic instrument malfunctions, and document in the appropriate action log. Determine when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. Analyze quality control material for each procedure, record values according to section policy, and report to technical supervisor when results are outside established limits. Perform comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures, record proficiency surveys, and route form and reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. Assist in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintain proper documentation (log) of generated waste. Perform order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification. Document critical call value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate. Check instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes and notify appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable, record receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration, and ensure adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts. Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens, comply with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory. Prepare necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders, assist physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens, perform special stains and follow protocols as appropriate. The Must-Haves Minimum: 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 Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you have the uncanny ability to look for that needle in the haystack that may lead to cracking medical mysteries. You're not looking to be in the limelight, but rather to shed some light on health problems and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and genetic abnormalities. Blood samples or body fluid specimens can hold the answers to research or recovery, so you take a detailed approach to performing clinical laboratory testing, evaluating and reporting data. And while you may never actually meet your patients personally, you still feel a connection to a real person that may benefit from your love of science and research. There's nobody like you and that's why we'd love to have you be a part of our crack team of scientific sleuths. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this vital scientific research role. Your Everyday Ensure specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing by applying the appropriate criteria and change or prepare reagents, controls as necessary and records such in log. Label, accession and distribute specimens so that integrity of patient identification is maintained throughout processing and inoculate specimens from all areas of the body on appropriate media. Initiate orders for blood and/or blood components from the appropriate blood supplier. Follow hospital/laboratory safety and infection control policies and report variances to section supervisors as they occur. Determine appropriateness of manual methods, micro-methods, back-up procedures and initiate such procedures. Use computer system to compare patient results to previous results during the same encounter and investigate discrepancies and report test results within established departmental turn-around times after verifying documentation is complete and accurate. Prepare and interpret gram stains and other wet and dry preparations for bacteriology and parasitology. Perform all routine procedures including, but not limited to, ABORH typing and retesting, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing and serology procedures. Prepare blood components while maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage. Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch incompatibilities. Follow universal precautions at all times when dealing with blood or body fluids and disinfect counter tops at the end of the shift with appropriate cleaner. Operate, calibrate, conduct performance checks, and maintain any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment after orientation, troubleshoot basic instrument malfunctions, and document in the appropriate action log. Determine when an instrument's service representative should be contacted for assistance. Analyze quality control material for each procedure, record values according to section policy, and report to technical supervisor when results are outside established limits. Perform comparison studies of precision, accuracy and linearity on new or existing procedures, record proficiency surveys, and route form and reagent quality control as specified in the quality control manuals. Assist in the clinical orientation of new or less skilled laboratory personnel as requested by the section Supervisor. Assures proper packaging and disposal of waste chemicals. Maintain proper documentation (log) of generated waste. Perform order or result entry (manual or computerized) and reviews information for accuracy before verification. Document critical call value notification, duplicate checking, date and time of performance, technologist initials and expected age related "normal" values on all down-time reports as appropriate. Check instruments and benches assigned for appropriate reagent and supply levels and replenishes and notify appropriate person of low inventory items or of any out-of-date reagents contaminated or otherwise unacceptable, record receipt of supplies and reagents, properly initialing and dating the inventory items at receipt, time put into use and expiration, and ensure adequate inventory levels are available for incoming shifts. Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing and preservation of tissue specimens, comply with proper specimen storage and preservation of all other non-tissue specimens for non-core laboratory. Prepare necessary reagents and collection supplies for assisting with bone marrow aspirations according to physician orders, assist physicians in the procurement of bone marrow specimens, perform special stains and follow protocols as appropriate. The Must-Haves Minimum: Clinical Lab Generalist licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as CLG or CLS WORK SHIFT: Evenings (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 About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job 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 Completes the patient scheduling, registration and/or admissions process: * Greets patients, guests and family members. * Schedules patients for services with appropriate provider at appropriate locations and desired time when possible, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. * Analyzes current patient information to determine if an account already exists so as not to duplicate records. * Creates an account for all patients who call for services or who present for services, including walk-in, non-scheduled, and emergency services according to the registration policy. * Registers patients by entering accurate demographic, financial class, insurance information; revises systems immediately as errors are recognized. * Activates scheduled accounts that have been set-up for the patient according to the registration policy. * Accurately and timely resolves work queue errors Ensures all required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate: * Requests and documents patient demographic, insurance, guarantor, MSP, and PCP/Referring Physician information and validates against current system. * Ensures patient/guarantor sign all applicable documentation, such as consents and financial assistance loan application. * Scans ID, insurance cards, orders, authorization information, etc. to patient's account once the information is validated for accuracy. * Performs insurance verification tasks: running automated eligibility response at point-of-service to ensure active coverage and completing notification of admission with insurance company within established timeframe. * Completes messages for providers as needed using the In-Basket messaging system Ensures that all information contained in the message is accurate. * Updates EMR with documentation to communicate any information related to the status of a patient account. Performs financial analysis of each case and informs patient of financial responsibility. Balances cash drawer daily and prepares cash log at the end of the shift.: * Informs patient/guarantor of liability due, including prior balances and estimates for scheduled service. * Attempts to collect payment. * Refers to financial counseling as needed. * Maximizes point-of-service collection, meeting established registration collection goals. * Balances cash drawer daily and accounts for shortages/overages/account posting errors. * Makes debit/credit adjustments as necessary; forwards necessary backup documents to lead and/or general accounting for review. * Makes department copies and reports unreconciled monies/deposits to supervisor. * Prepares cash log at the end of the shift, ensuring accuracy and completeness of cash register items. * Follows hospital policy for deposits. * Balances cash drawer daily and accounts for shortages/overages/account posting errors. * Makes debit/credit adjustments as necessary; forwards necessary backup documents to lead and/or general accounting for review. * Makes department copies and reports unreconciled monies/deposits to supervisor. * Follows facility cash drawer. Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests and family members and internal and external team members/customers: * Promotes a customer centered experience by performing all functions in a warm and courteous manner to patients, family members, providers, and all visitors of the organization. * Answers incoming calls and warm transfers calls to appropriate areas of department/clinic/hospital. * Provides directions to applicable areas of interest whether over of the phone or in person. * Schedules and reschedules appointments for patients as needed. Knowledgeable Superuser for all Patient Access duties in specified areas and Functional leader to the team: * Completes special projects as assigned. * Assists in the on-boarding of new hires and the ongoing training of peers. * Resolves escalated patient/account issues. * Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives. * Provides feedback to managers and supervisors on process improvement opportunities. * Responsible for staff movement/assignment to meet the patient/provider throughout demand. * Cross-trains and cross-covers for personnel performing similar job functions both within and outside the department. * Ensures timely completion of all required assignments. * Completes and meets all job-related facility specific or LCMC Health requirements. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS * Required: High School Diploma or equivalent * Preferred: Associate's Degree EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * Required: 3 years of customer service or healthcare experience. * Experience with Electronic Medical Record Systems * 4 years of experience in a healthcare related field. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS * Does this position formally supervise employees? No FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS * Light: Light physical requirements- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day) * Standing - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Walking - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day) * Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day) * Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day) * Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day) * Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day) * Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day) * Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day) SENSORY REQUIREMENTS * Near Vision - Accurate 20/40 * Far Vision - Accurate 20/40 * Depth Perception - Minimal * Hearing - Minimal OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL * Bloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated * Chemical - Not Anticipated * Airborne communicable diseases - Not Anticipated * Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated * Radiation - Not Anticipated * Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated * Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated * Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated * Other (List) - Not Anticipated POPULATION SERVED * Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No * Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No * Adult (16 and up): No WORK SHIFT: Days (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 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. 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 needed * Maintains knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and current developments in the specific laboratory section * Skilled in the operation, calibration, troubleshooting and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation in the performance of laboratory testing procedures. * Performs and supervises new employee orientation and training. Provides ongoing training and guidance supporting employees by setting goals and identifying developmental needs; Verifies that staff are trained and deemed competent prior to performing patient testing independently; Coordinates cross-training as needed. * Supervision of specified laboratory section employees to include competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director. Takes action to improve performance when personnel do not perform as expected. * Oversees, plans and directs daily lab operations, delegates testing in lab sections and manages workflow while monitoring activities for effectiveness and productivity; Provides timely feedback * Knowledgeable of clinical laboratory procedures, testing and equipment; provides expertise in the evaluation and interpretation of test results and demonstrates effective problem-solving capabilities; ensures accuracy and timeliness of work, taking appropriate action as required. * Responsible for managing clinical lab procedures to include drafting, reviewing, revising, retiring, and interpreting clinical lab procedures as appropriate. * Performs final review of all quality control/quality management systems ensuring performance specifications are met and maintained; Reviews QC statistics for systematic problems. Ensures test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test is performing according to established specifications * Schedules employees within specified lab section(s)and staff department in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs. Reconciles timecards/demonstrates accurate and timely approval of employees' time records. * Serves as a point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments, and provides technical consultation as it relates to specific laboratory section * Collects and monitors data to produce departmental reports and maintains established Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) initiating preventive and/or remedial actions when established thresholds are not met. * Assists/oversees inventory management; * Ensures fiscal responsibility including laboratory billing accuracy * Assists with implementation of department goals, objectives and related projects including implementation of new equipment, processes, and supplies/reagents; Creates project schedules and effectively implements project plan. * Participates in departmental and/or hospital multi-disciplinary committees as assigned. * Maintains keen awareness of regulatory requirements, reviews policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory standards and department protocols; Ensures that the laboratory section follows all regulatory requirements and is in an inspection ready state. * Demonstrates acceptable leadership skills and sets clear expectations for employees. Ensures staff compliance with all hospital policies and procedures and maintains employee accountability. Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care/services. Empowers staff to make suggestions for improvement of care delivery/services. Documents and follows up with staff to ensure accountability escalating to corrective action as required. * Demonstrates the ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel and customers and maintains effective working relationships. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely; brings problems and non-conformities to the attention of laboratory management. * Validates/Verifies new test systems, lab equipment, and new test methods including all documentation elements per accrediting agency requirements * Reviews product recalls and notifications taking corrective action or updating lab procedures as needed. Investigating any impacts to patient care, escalating as needed. * Assists with capital and operational budget planning * Responsible for managing all aspects of proficiency testing in laboratory section(s) to include: rotating assignments, entering results timely, review and investigation of results completing appropriate corrective action * Performs any duties within the scope of practice as assigned in routine, unusual or emergency situations. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * 3 years of experience as a medical technologist. * Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist or Specialist. (CLS - Generalist or CLS - Specialist) by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of regulatory standards set forth by CAP, TJC, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB, CLSI. Training and development in supervision and business operations. Excellent time management skills with independent decision making. WORK SHIFT: Days (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. Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health's extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job The Echo/Stress Lab Supervisor provides patient care in the course of diagnostic ultrasound, under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director of Cardiology and the Director of Cardiology. Responsible for day-to-day department operations, including oversight of staffing, patient care assignments, patient/physician satisfaction, quality review, and process improvement. Perform ultrasound studies according to facility protocol and supervise duties of other Ultrasound Technologists. GENERAL DUTIES * Demonstrates proficiency and quality in performing the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound with and according to policy and procedure: * Able to perform echocardiograms and vascular studies within the scope of your training and experience. Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations. * Possess the ability to expand scope of examination according to any abnormalities. Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations. * Is able to assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and stress echocardiograms. * Maintains records of all procedures performed, archives patient examinations. Through knowledge of departmental forms, logbooks and computer system. * Supervision of departmental employees to include new employee orientation, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director: * Plans and executes daily assignments and schedules staff to provide and efficient workflow with optimal patient throughput. Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures. Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care/services. Empowers staff to make suggestions for improvement of care delivery/services. * Interviews, selects and trains new employees on department protocols. Maintains high standards on patient care and quality outcomes. Ensures new employees completes orientation requirements and required documentation is completed and submitted to Human Resources. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations and competency assessments in a timely manner. Reconciles timecards/demonstrates accurate and timely approval of employees' time records. * Demonstrates acceptable leadership skills and sets clear expectations for employees through clinical practice, supervisor and teaching. Provides specific direction to ancillary staff to achieve desired outcome. * Maintains daily logs for patient billing purposes. Maintains a variety of statistical information such as all scans performed, service calls for equipment, parts, etc.: * Collects and provides statistical data for productivity and utilization reports. Tracks and maintains equipment, service calls. * Financial Management: * Implements a given strategic plan through reengineering and design of business processes and systems including staffing, supplies and accurate billing practices. Monitors, evaluates and controls appropriate utilization of budgeted FTEs. * Customer Service: * Maintains a good working relationship with all customers internal and external by providing exceptional customer service, managing and mentoring and transparent communication. Acts as a liaison and effectively interacts with physicians, staff, patients and families. Establishes a system of communication and collaboration with other department leaders to resolve interdepartmental issues/concerns and to meet the overall mission, vision and goals of the organization. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * 3 years of experience Diagnostic echocardiography and vascular ultrasound LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider * Required * Issuer: American Heart Association * Licensure Specialty: Training Certification * Certification Name: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer * Required * Issuer: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) * Licensure Specialty: Certification * Certification Name: Vascular Sonography Certification * Required * Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist * Licensure Specialty: Certification * Certification Name: Registered Cardiac Sonographer * Required * Issuer: Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute * Licensure Speciality: Certification WORK SHIFT: Days (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 About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. The Vascular Xray Technologist Lead performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures. This includes applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, following sterile technique to scrub into procedures and the ability to document relevant case information in the case log. Oversees the technologists and ancillary personnel, recommends scheduling of personnel, assures a smooth patient flow, ensures exam scheduling, equipment maintenance and JCAHO compliance. GENERAL DUTIES * Produces Images of Desired Quality: * Accomplishes all positions that are related to each procedure and applies immobilization devices for patient comfort. * Selects proper technique factor and produces images of desired quality. * Performs calibration test to satisfy density factors and to meet correct specifications prior to utilization. * Performs proper warming up procedures in a manner that will not result in damage to equipment. * Understands Radiation Protection and applies daily in a manner that eliminates excessive radiation to the patient and other individuals in the room. * Demonstrates borders on all images and uses collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation. * Assists in delivery of care and accepts responsibility of authority: * Arms the syringe and assists the physician in the delivery of contrast media without error. * Arms the injector for delivery of contrast media, has a general knowledge of the injector and is able to identify malfunctions and corrective action. * Recognizes life threatening situations and acts accordingly to assist members of the health care team. * Transports patients as necessary and transfers patients' to the table. * Assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not routinely taught. * Assists and evaluates students and support personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints. * Seeks additional information as needed and makes suggestions to improve the established manual. * Seeks assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs from appropriate authority. * Participates in sterile technique presentations and applies daily. * Proper documentation of records and charges: * Appropriately documents the procedure in the case event log ensuring appropriate chronology of events and a complete record of all supplies utilized. * Ensures all films are properly identified in accordance with the department policy. * Documents in a timely fashion all pertinent information relative to the patient's care and charges accordingly. * Maintains all Hospital Equipment utilized: * Inspects, maintains, cleans all equipment on a daily basis in a manner that will not cause damage or excessive wear. * Ensures that all equipment is properly secured which will not produce loss or damage while not in use. * Ensures that the Director is informed of any situation that may produce staff, patient or physician complaint. * Lead Duties: * Provides daily assignment of Technologists in order to expedite workflow. * Provides monthly call schedule to Director and Hospital operator. * Provides instruction and training to all new employees. * Ensures that all on the job injuries are documented and forwarded via proper channels on the same day they occur. * Works closely with the department's Director to formulate protocols and charges on any new procedure. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * 3 years of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab or radiology special procedures training required EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS * Required: Two year Certification program in Radiology Tech * Preferred: Associate's Degree LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * : Basic Life Support Health Care Provider * Required * Issuer: American Heart Association * Licensure Speciality: Training Certification * Certification Name: Advanced Cardiac Life Support * Required * Issuer: American Heart Association * Licensure Speciality: Training Certification * Certification Name: Radiography Certification * Required * Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist * Licensure Speciality: Certification * Certification Name: Radiology Technician * Required * Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners * Licensure Speciality: Licensure WORK SHIFT: Days (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 About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Your job is more than a job. Lab samples or specimens can hold the answers to a patient's health problem, suffering or recovery. As a Laboratory Assistant working under the direct supervision of medical practitioners or laboratory personnel in both an inpatient or an outpatient setting, you collect blood specimens, label specimens labeling, preserve, process, transport and store to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. And while you don't know your patients personally, you understand that you're helping real people who need your help to just feel better. You're up for the challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, but always remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with professionalism and confidentiality. You're not looking for the limelight, just to shed light. That's what we love about you. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this supportive laboratory role. Your Everyday Assist medical technologists and other lab staff with procedural set up, specimen plating, slide staining, etc Label, process and distribute specimens according to department standards. Set up lab testing and/or procedure for medical technologists to read. Perform laboratory testing. Respond to specimen receipt via the pneumatic tube system or specimen drop-off, deliver to department sections and appropriately match specimens received with orders in the LIS, and enter collection information. Maintain the rejection log with appropriate communication documentation. Provide clerical duties, retrieve laboratory results and fax to the office/unit as appropriate. Scan necessary documents into the hospital information system as appropriate. Check instruments and assigned benches for appropriate reagents and supply levels, replenishing when necessary and notify appropriate person/team of low inventory items. Record receipt of supplies, verify supplies delivered to the department, document receipt in the department's supply logbook, and label incoming supplies with received date prior to stocking. Monitor reagent expiration dates, notify appropriate person of any expired tubes or supplies, any item found to be defective, contaminated or otherwise unacceptable. Assist with specimen collection, determine appropriate specimen collection requirements and techniques for the tests requested, and the amount of specimen required. The Must-Haves Minimum: High School Diploma/GED or 1 year of directly related experience required. American Heart Association BLS certification. WORK SHIFT: Evenings (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 About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

A Cath Lab Technician (also known as a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technician) is a specialized healthcare professional who works alongside cardiologists, radiologists, and other medical staff to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab). These procedures are primarily focused on diagnosing and treating heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and structural heart problems. Cath Lab Technicians are responsible for preparing and maintaining equipment, assisting with catheter-based procedures, and ensuring patient safety during these complex procedures. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Procedure Preparation: Prepare the cath lab environment for procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and tools are sterile, functional, and properly set up (e.g., catheters, guidewires, contrast agents, X-ray machines). Verify patient information, including medical history, allergies, and consent forms, before the procedure begins. Assist in the preparation of patients, including setting up the monitoring equipment and ensuring proper positioning for optimal procedure results. Provide patient education and reassurance before the procedure, explaining what will happen and answering any questions. Assisting with Procedures: Assist cardiologists and other physicians during cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, electrophysiological studies, and other interventional procedures. Handle sterile instruments, such as catheters, balloons, and stents, during the procedure, ensuring correct placement and maintaining a sterile field. Operate X-ray fluoroscopy equipment and assist with imaging during diagnostic tests, such as angiograms, to visualize blood vessels and heart function. Monitor vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) during procedures and report any abnormalities to the physician. Administer medications under physician direction, such as sedatives or contrast dyes, ensuring patient safety throughout the procedure. Post-Procedure Care: Monitor patients for immediate complications after the procedure, such as bleeding, changes in vital signs, or signs of infection. Assist in transferring the patient from the procedure table to recovery, ensuring comfort and safety during transport. Help with patient recovery by monitoring cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and the insertion site for any signs of complications, particularly bleeding or hematoma formation. Provide post-procedure instructions to patients and their families, including advice on post-operative care, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments. Equipment Management and Maintenance: Maintain, clean, and sterilize the cath lab equipment and instruments, ensuring they are functioning properly and ready for the next procedure. Regularly check and troubleshoot cath lab machinery, including X-ray equipment, electrocardiograms (EKG), defibrillators, and patient monitors. Order necessary supplies, manage inventory, and ensure all materials needed for procedures are available and in good condition. Assist in the calibration of equipment to ensure accurate diagnostic results. Patient Monitoring and Safety: Continuously monitor the patient's vital signs during the procedure, ensuring optimal conditions for the intervention. Ensure proper documentation of patient information, procedures, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) or procedure logs. Adhere to safety and infection control protocols, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterile techniques, and radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure to patients and staff. Monitor the catheter insertion site for signs of complications such as infection or clot formation. Collaboration with Medical Team: Work closely with cardiologists, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for patients undergoing catheterization or other cardiac procedures. Attend pre-procedure meetings to review patient conditions and provide input on the appropriate procedure. Assist in evaluating the results of diagnostic tests, including angiograms, to support the development of treatment plans. Education and Training: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cardiac catheterization techniques, equipment, and best practices. Participate in ongoing education, certification programs, and training in areas such as radiation safety, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), and other relevant certifications. Educate patients about their condition, the procedure they are undergoing, and the importance of follow-up care. Assist in training and mentoring new staff or students in the cath lab environment. Quality Control and Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA for patient privacy, OSHA safety standards, and Joint Commission requirements. Ensure that all procedures and documentation meet hospital policies, accreditation standards, and industry regulations. Participate in regular performance audits to ensure the quality and safety of procedures, equipment, and patient care.

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Independence, ingenuity, and initiative, that's what you bring as a Vascular Xray Technologist. But you also recognize and respect working as a team as you consider the uniqueness and expertise of each physician and co-worker. Afterall, you share a common goal, your patient, and so operating complex technology, applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, analyzing blood and oxygen flow is not a skill you take lightly. You know the results could hold the key to your patient's vascular issue or disorder. You put yourself in the shoes of your patient and approach each step in solving the medical mystery as if it were you or your family member on that table. So, how could you NOT give that little extra in everything you do? And how could we NOT love that about you? Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this specialized vascular technologist role. Your Everyday Apply immobilization devices for patient comfort, select proper techniques, produce images of desired quality, and demonstrate borders on all images using collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation and provide radiation protection not exceeding standards set by the National Committee on Radiation. Assist physician in the delivery of contrast media without error, arming the injector for delivery of contrast media, identifying malfunctions and taking corrective action. Seek assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs, guidance, or inability to complete tasks as needed. Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams a recognize life threatening situations assisting members of the health care team. Process film, subtraction print and/or film duplication, support darkroom personnel in their absence, ensure that all film is properly identified/recorded and transferred to the file room within (1) hour upon completion of exam. Accept Lead Tech responsibility in their absence Assist and evaluate students and support personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints. Inspect, maintain, secure, and clean all equipment, remove/report damaged equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Perform proper warming up procedures and calibration test to ensure accuracy, satisfy density factors and meet correct specifications prior to utilization to guarantee no discrepancies in the results. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. The Must-Haves EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 1 year of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Radiologic Technologist license by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. (LSRT) Cardio/Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R)(VI)(CV) American Heart Association, BLS. WORK SHIFT: Days (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 About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.