Job Title: LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 2
Agency: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date: Wed. 10/29/14
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 11/03/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $12.08 - $16.10 hourly
$2,093.87 - $2,791.00 monthly
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Promotion
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience as a phlebotomist, EKG/ECG technician, pulmonary technician, respiratory care technician; or in the care, preparation or handling of laboratory animals or laboratory specimens; or in the preparation and handling of cadavers.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in any one or a combination of these specialized fields: 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.
Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for all of the required experience.
An associate degree in nursing will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; 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; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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 choose 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.
Supplemental Information:
The LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, Division of Animal Care in New Orleans is seeking motivated applicants for the position ofLaboratory Technical Assistant 2.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER– NEW ORLEANS EMPLOYEES ONLY.
There is a Special Entrance Rate for this title of $12.08 per hour.
The position closes on 11/03/2014 at 11:59 pm, if you wish to be considered, you must apply within this time frame. Make sure that your application has all information that qualifies you for the position.
No civil service test is required for this title. However applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for this job title and it must be on your application: Please review the job specification for Laboratory Technical Assistant 2 on the civil service web page to be sure you qualify.
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Notes:
This position is required to work weekends and holidays, hours may also vary. You will need to be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Please pay attention to the supplemental questions and be sure to answer all of them.
There are some special requirements to this position:
For any further information that this postingdoes not cover, feel free to contact:
Tamara Carter
LSUHSC - Human Resource Management
433 Bolivar Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 568-7812
Equal Opportunity Employer for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Job Concepts:
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform routine laboratory duties.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher level laboratory or medical personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 by the presence of experienced level duties.
Differs from Laboratory Technical Assistant 3 by the absence 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.
Assists with the centrifugation of blood specimens to obtain serum or plasma as required for laboratory analysis utilizing appropriate balancing techniques.
Assists with the preparation and/or staining of slides for microscopic review.
Transports specimens to appropriate testing or storage areas.
Performs routine capillary and/or venipuncture.
Performs routine blood pathogen screening.
IN A MORGUE
Assists in preparation, embalming, and cremation of human cadavers and anatomical materials.
Maintains logs and files of cadavers and specimens received and distributed.
Collects, maintains, stores and distributes specimens.
Ensures that morgue, laboratory space and crematory are cleaned, sterilized, and have adequate instruments and supplies.
Prepares and maintains the use of anatomical materials suitable for teaching and research needs as instructed.
Assumes responsibility for the operation of the morgue, laboratory and/or crematory in the Supervisor’s absence.
IN AN ANIMAL LABORATORY
Observes individual animals in a large population, noting changes in their appearance and habits, and reports in proper form their health status.
Assists in operating animal breeding programs, selecting, and sexing animals.
Cleans cages, runs, and stalls.
Provides basic nursing assistance to animals.