Description
Name of Employer: CHRISTUS Health Central Louisiana dba CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Position Title: Clinical Lab Scientists
Position Location: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Summary:
- Perform all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assist in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient oriented tasks.
- Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and/or finger stick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately. Answer pneumatic tube system; follow procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges. Obtain other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals.
- Recognize errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action. Report critical values per Policy and Procedure. Perform tests within established timeframe; performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology. Perform blood