What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech Specialist - Blood bank position at St. Tammany Health System?
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Shift: 7:30a-7:00p; 7 on/7 off
JOB SUMMARY:
Supervises all technical activities in the specialty section of the clinical laboratory. Performs a wide variety of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures. Exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision. Complies with organization’s C.A.R.E.S. standards.
Supervises all technical activities in the specialty section of the clinical laboratory. Performs a wide variety of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory procedures. Exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision. Complies with organization’s C.A.R.E.S. standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science degree required. Minimum of 4 years full-time experience. Current or Temporary Louisiana license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist (CLS-S). National Board Certification, ASCP preferred, as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or ASCP categorical certification in specialty area. SBB preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
