Clinical Lab Scientist - Day Shift, Impactful Diagnostics

Jobtome; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical lab team in Louisiana. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining instrumentation in a fast-paced patient care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CLS Generalist license (or equivalent trainee permit) and can obtain full licensure within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or related field.
• Current CLS Generalist license in the state of practice (if applicable) or Generalist trainee permit or Lab Assistant license with 90 days to obtain full license.
• ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire; ASCP/ AAB discipline certs only if in designated Academic Medical Center facility.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
• Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, escalates when results are out of control and documents corrective action.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and accreditation standards for laboratories; follows safety guidelines and proficiency testing protocols.
• Participates in performance improvement by collecting and analyzing data and supports cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapts communication to patient population and maintains patient privacy; performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Data entry

Windows applications

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology / clinical laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our clinical lab team in Louisiana. The role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining instrumentation in a fast-paced patient care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CLS Generalist license (or equivalent trainee permit) and can obtain full licensure within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.