Molecular Technologist - Stone Diagnostics

Stone Diagnostics is a full-service laboratory that specializes in molecular diagnostic testing. Our cliental ranges from private practice providers to entire health care organizations. At Stone Diagnostics, we recognize that our clients face increasingly complex needs in an ever-changing, demanding health-care system. Our goal is to simplify one essential component of that medical care by doing what we do best. At Stone Diagnostics, we champion our clients as they serve our community. Our mission is to provide services with Accuracy, Efficiency, Timeliness, and Ease of Use.

We are looking for a Full Time Molecular Technologist to join our team in New Orleans, LA.

Medical Technologists at Stone are responsible for performing technical and scientific processes and procedures in a high complexity molecular testing clinical laboratory. This position involves specimen processing and handling, test performance, and result reporting applied to molecular technology and will require the technologist to master multiple software systems for instruments.

Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, without direct supervision, including all testing and tasks of the medical technologist /clinical laboratory scientist.
• Receive, accession, and process incoming specimens. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis
• Responsible for quality control procedures and documentation.
• Recognize deviation from expected results; analyze and correct the problem; document corrective actions taken as indicated in established laboratory procedures.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment. Identify malfunctions or issues with equipment and perform troubleshooting when appropriate.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) in all applicable areas to assure accuracy of laboratory results. Verifies and reports results in a timely manner
• Adhere to and ensure laboratory staff are adhering to OSHA, CLIA, CAP, HIPAA regulations.
• Manages reagent and expendables inventory to ensure patient testing is not interrupted and utilizes laboratory supplies in a cost-effective manner with a minimum of waste.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and validation of new procedures and instrumentation

Qualifications:

• Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certification.
• Louisiana license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Technician
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques. PCR experience preferred.
• Team player willing to work flexible hours.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• HSA
• FSA
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life
• 401K