Clinical Lab Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics & Care

Jobtome; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform and interpret routine and specialized laboratory testing, while maintaining quality control and instrument maintenance.

The role requires compliance with safety and regulatory standards, data entry accuracy, and responsible management of supplies. Shift is Day Shift with a focus on patient data integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license or Generalist Trainee permit and must obtain CLS Generalist license within 90 days of hire.
• ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Maintains quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting; documents actions and escalates as needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety; adheres to accreditation standards.
• Manages supply and reagent inventory to support operations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and handles data securely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Analytical skills

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform and interpret routine and specialized laboratory testing, while maintaining quality control and instrument maintenance.

The role requires compliance with safety and regulatory standards, data entry accuracy, and responsible management of supplies. Shift is Day Shift with a focus on patient data integrity and teamwork.