Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research

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Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research

Salary

$45,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

Req 4887-4893

Department

LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Opening Date

06/02/2020

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

LSU Health Shreveport

Req # 4887-4893

Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)-Office of Research

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Minimum Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related Science field such as microbiology, immunology, histo-technology, immunohematology, etc.Must also have a Certificate in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Or

• Associate's degree with a Certificate in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.

• Experience with molecular diagnostic techniques is preferred.

• Out-of-State applicants must have proof of application as a candidate for acceptance as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist, as granted by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)

Desired:

• Preferred at least 3 years of experience as a medical technician or medical specialist

Job Concepts

Job Summary:

Medical Laboratory Technicians/Scientists perform patient testing and other clinical laboratory procedures that range in their degree of technicality, from simple to highly complex. These professionals generate data required for proper patient diagnoses and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include performance of clinical assays and quality control measures, as well as analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. In addition to specific clinical laboratory training, the ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the verbal and written skills necessary to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of personnel on the healthcare team. If a disabled individual is qualified to perform the duties of the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to facilitate success.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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