What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position at Tsela Scientific Laboratories?
Job Description
Job Description
Tsela Scientific Laboratories is a nationally trusted family of high complexity diagnostic labs dedicated to serving our communities : Advanced Clinical Laboratories of Louisiana, PCR-Dx of Alabama, and PCR-Dx of Colorado. With over 23 years of experience in the post-acute and long-term care sectors, our mission is to enhance patient lives by equipping clinicians and facilities with the vital information needed to deliver exceptional results through gene-based analysis and personalized infectious disease pharmacotherapy. We specialize in qPCR infectious disease, blood, and genetic testing, providing insights that drive informed medical decisions. At Tsela Scientific, we understand the importance of the person behind every test. We strive to deliver not just results, but a meaningful contribution to the overall well-being of the patients in our communities.
Advanced Clinical Laboratory is a CLIA certified clinical diagnostics laboratory located in Metairie, Louisiana. We offer comprehensive clinical and specialized testing performed on-site, with same day turn-around for most tests. We are growing and looking for either a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Ensures specimens received by the laboratory are acceptable for testing according to the lab's 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.
- Operates both primary and secondary instrumentation proficiently. 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.
- Manages and prepares samples for testing per Lab protocol
- Assists with specialized functions, such as, but not limited to, quality assurance, quality control, QC review, statistical evaluations and clinical surveys (CLIA / COLA / CAP)
- Helps document and deliver laboratory results and patient information according to the Lab's HIPAA-compliance policies
- Communicates clearly and documents critical call value notifications with client.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements :
Work Shift : Variable Hours
All full-time members of the Tsela team receive access to a comprehensive benefits package on the first of the month following their date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental benefit options.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies : We appreciate your interest in our company. However, please note that Tsela does not accept unsolicited resumes or service inquiries from recruiters, staffing agencies, or third-party vendors. All candidates must apply directly through our careers portal or as instructed in this job posting. Submission of unsolicited resumes or candidates by agencies does not constitute a relationship with Tsela and does not obligate us to pay any fees should we hire a candidate submitted through such means. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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