Clinical Lab Scientist — Impactful Diagnostics & Care

Jobtome; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires data entry proficiency, strong communication, and adherence to patient privacy policies.

The position offers opportunities to contribute to performance improvements, manage inventory, and collaborate across departments in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Copy of Transcript.
• Current CLS Generalist license in the state of practice (or Generalist trainee permit / Lab Assistant license) with license within 90 days.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification within 90 days of hire (or certification for Academic Medical Center facility).

Responsibilities

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Performs quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, documents actions and escalates when results are out of control.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards; follows safety and proficiency testing protocols.
• Participates in performance improvement and data collection to support cost reduction and supply management.
• Adapts communication to patient care processes and maintains confidentiality of information.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology / medical laboratory science / clinical laboratory science / chemical/physical/biological science

ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Ochsner is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires data entry proficiency, strong communication, and adherence to patient privacy policies.

The position offers opportunities to contribute to performance improvements, manage inventory, and collaborate across departments in a healthcare setting.