Laboratory Technician 2
Location: New Iberia, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is in need of Laboratory Technician 2 right now, this job will be depute in Louisiana. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician or blood bank phlebotomist. One year of! experience must have been as a laboratory technician.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Completion of a twelve month training program in histological techniques under the supervision of a qualified pathologist will substitute for all the experience.
Satisfactory completion of a one year program in medical laboratory technology at an accredited vocational-technical school will substitute for two years of the general experience.
College training which included six semester hours per year in any of the following: laboratory animal technology, laboratory animal science, animal science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, nursing, zoology, agricultural sciences, physics, bacteriology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology or renewable resources may be substituted for the experience on the basis of 30 semester hours for two years of the general experience.
An associate degree in medical technology or nursing will substitute for all of the ex! perience.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester! hours in bacteriology, biology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology, zoology, chemistry, histopathology, mycology, or microbiology or any combination of the above coursework will substitute for all the experience.
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science may be substituted for all of the experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:For positions in Human Testing Laboratory :
Licensed to practice as a Clin! ical Laboratory Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
NOTE:
This job is used by many agencies in different laboratory settings. Therefore, the types of experience and/or training required to perform the duties of specific positions will vary. Hiring agencies may select to post job vacancies with a minimum qualification hiring preference based on the experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties for a specific position.
This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr New Iberia, LA 70560 Applicants must have VALID LOUISIANA driver's license in order to be considered for this vacancy A special entrance rate (SER) applies to this position . No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the â€! œApply†link above and complete an electronic application which can b! e used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Corey Faul, Human Resources Analyst Cjf9468@louisiana.edu 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560 Paper applications should be brought or mailed to this address. PLEASE NOTE: Incumbent will be exposed to monkeys/chimpanzees. Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply. Applicants must be capable of the following: Ability to lift 50 lbs Stand for long periods Climb ladders & stairs Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing Ability to withstand extreme temperatures Operate motor vehicle Distinguish colors Follow oral and written instructions Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them Have tolerance to animal hair and dander Write legibly Problem solve Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Applicat! ion Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position.
Job Concepts:
FUNCTION OF WORK: To perform a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests.
LEVEL OF WOR! K: Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from highe! r level laboratory or Medical personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
LOCATION OF WORK: Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Laboratory Technician 1 by performance of evaluations of laboratory specimens.
Differs from the laboratory Technician 3 by the absence of advanced level duties.
Examples of Work:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Collects blood specimens on those difficult-to-draw patients such as pediatric, spastic, and uncooperative patients requiring considerable explanation, discussion, and persuasion.
Isolates, types, and groups bacteria and fungi present in body fluids, exudates, transudates, and other specimens.
Performs chemical tests and analyses of body fluids and other material related to clinical medicine or research in the medi! cal sciences.
Performs various hematological tests and examinations such as red cell counts, white blood cell counts, platelet counts, hemoglobin determinations, and packed cell volume determinations.
Performs such procedures as glucose tolerance tests involving calculations of glucose required, explanation of procedure to patient and persuasion if necessary, and responsibility of results upon completion.
Performs ABO, Rh, and routine screening.
Operates and performs maintenance on the tissue processor or cryostat in histology.
Performs cytological procedures.
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