Career Opportunities

• M.D., Ph.D., M.S., B.S., or Associate degree, and Current Louisiana License in clinical laboratory science

• Knowledge of the basic sciences; physics, math, chemistry, anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of cardiovascular pharmacology, fundamentals of pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology.
• High school graduate or equivalent having satisfactorily completed the NBRC prescribed one year program in an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have passed the NBRC examination for Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must hold a currently valid NBRC certificate for both of these.
• Must be currently licensed by the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Required to maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI. ACLS preferred but not required. If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.)
• Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
• Required to be a role model and support person for LPN’s and CNA’s.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Required to maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI. ACLS preferred but not required. If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to have IV certification.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.)
• Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
• Required to be a role model and support person for CNA’s.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS, within 6 months hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Willing to cross train to circulate and scrub as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS, within 6 months hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registered or registry eligible. Must have a current Louisiana State license or have applied for a temporary license to work in Louisiana as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Knowledge and operation of Radiology imaging/CT equipment. Has the ability to select technical factors to produce a quality diagnostic image. (Manual or Fixed techniques)
• Ability to accurately position patients for Radiology procedures.
• Knowledge of body anatomy and body habitus of patients.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record maintenance/PACS knowledge.
• BLS certification required.
• CT skills needed.
• Must be flexible with schedule.
• Desire to cross-train in various modalities.

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Required to maintain a current certification in BLS, CPI, ACLS and PALS certification. If not current upon hire, will attend class within six months of hire to obtain certification.
3. Required to complete annual training including HEAT, Ethics, and Omnicell.
4. Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

• Vascular Registry required. ECHO/ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• Minimum length of experience required or preferred for the job.
• Specific skills (computer, written, oral, communication, etc.) required or preferred for the job.
• Knowledge and operation of Ultrasound imaging equipment. Has the ability to select technical factors to produce a quality diagnostic image.
• Ability to accurately position patients for Ultrasound procedures.
• Knowledge of body anatomy and habitus.
• Basic computer skills for data entry/record maintenance and recording of ECHO exams.
• Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions. BLS certification required.
• Use of PPE and lead aprons if appropriate for procedure. Wears radiation badges at neck line level to document any radiation received on a monthly basis, if necessary.
• Desire to cross-train in various modalities.
• Tolerance for high stress environment with complex, competing customer demands. Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and radiation.

Qualifications: 

1. BS degree in Medical Technology
2. Currently licensed by the state of Louisiana state license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
3. Minimum three years of Clinical Laboratory experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience in a Lab.

Responsibilities:

1. To collect blood specimens skillfully according to policy and procedure
2. To evaluate laboratory specimens promptly and proficiently
3. To notify R.N. or physician of any panic/critical value promptly
4. To participate in all aspects of the work schedule.
5. To maintain laboratory records and equipment.
6. To conduct self in professional manner at all times.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Performs laboratory tests and procedures requiring independent judgement and interpretation including all test categories under CLIA’88. Including ordering, processing, documenting, and reporting per policy and procedure.
2. Performs and evaluates quality control, assists in method validation, and maintains and troubleshoots instruments.
3. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, throat swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and chain-of-custody drug screen collections.
4. Encourage professional growth and development through identification of needs, directing training programs, encouraging education (formal and continuing) and evaluate the same.
5. Publish and maintain a staffing schedule for all Laboratory Personnel.
6. Responsible for the day to day staffing, and on-call for needs related to staffing. May be required to fill shifts on occasion or as needed.
7. Attends hospital or other necessary meeting as the Laboratory representative as needed.
8. Orders inventory as needed.
9. Participate/host in departmental meetings and hospital in-services and continuing education.
10. Regularly communicates with the general supervisor, technical consultant, and laboratory director regarding any issues or needs that arise.
11. Required to participate in monthly QA and PI.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. The ability to use a computer.
3. Have good written and oral communication skills.
4. The ability to greet and meet the public with a smile.
5. The ability to take notes and follow directions.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Ask each patient for updated information personal and insurance including driver’s license and
   insurance cards.
2. Call or use internet to verify all insurances.
3. Run the Medicaid 3 ways when checking in Medicare patients.
4. When admitting patients make sure all information is correct. Arm bands are attached to
   patients and paperwork is given to the nurse.
5. Make sure at the end of your shift you run an error report. Make any corrections that are
   needed at that time.
6. Every Medicare patient is to have an MSP sheet filled out on them. Make sure it is completely
   filled out.
7. Completes routine paperwork associated with admitting patients to the hospital through the
   Emergency Room and/or as inpatient or outpatient services.
8. Explain to patient the contents and reasons for each document the patient is required to sign.
9. Take face sheet and patient labels to appropriate nursing department.
10. Place ID bracelet on patient’s arm.
11. Call to insurance company for pre‐certification on inpatient and/or outpatient services; if no
    contact is made, leave a note in the file and document on certification sheet.
12. Verifies insurance benefits including effective date and address for claims.
13. Verifies effective dates for Part A and Part B on Medicare.
14. Gathers E.R. slips from the E.R. nurse’s station and separates E.R. slips. Send to appropriate
    departments.
15. Assumes additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager.