The Laboratory Technical Consultant/Manager assumes responsibility for the technical and scientific oversight of the moderate complexity laboratory and works in conjunction with the Director of Nurses and the Medical Director of the Laboratory. The Laboratory Technical Consultant/Manager is accessible to the hospital laboratory Medical Director and Director of Nurses to provide on-site and telephone consultation as needed, development and review of laboratory policies and procedures, maintains and performs competency assessments for laboratory staff. This person also performs serological, bacteriological, biochemical, hematological and microbiological laboratory examinations and tests for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in chemical, physical or biological or medical technology from an accredited institution and have at least two years of laboratory training or experience in the designated specialty or sub-spatiality area of service.
• CPR training optional.
• Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Requires knowledge of federal and regulatory agency standards related to health care organizations.
• Must be able to lift, pull/push a minimum of 50 lbs, lifting and moving large and heavy equipment and/or patients.

Fax resumes to (318) 319-0156 or contact Collen Welch directly in Human Resources (318) 263-4700

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