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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

Supervises departmental employees to include new employee orientation, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director.

Provides departmental management to include both technical and personnel issues. Ensures that the laboratory section is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Assists with departmental annual budget and assists with implementation of department goals, objectives and related projects.

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.

Responsible for conducting performance evaluations and competency assessments in a timely manner as evidenced by completed evaluations.

Taking time to explain objectives, provide training for new staff and ongoing coaching.

Schedules employees and staffs department in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs.

Reconciles timecards/demonstrates accurate and timely approval of employees' time records.

Plans, directs, and coordinates clinical activities for the section. Provides expertise in the evaluation and interpretation of test results and the resolution of discrepancies. Monitors section activities and takes appropriate action when required. Performs final review of all quality management systems.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of experience as a medical technologist.

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).

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.

 

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