Clinical Lab Tech - Diagnostics & Quality Control

Ochsner Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician in Kentucky to perform specimen testing and ensure quality performance within a regulated healthcare setting.

The role requires an Associate Degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent, a state license if applicable, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification with ongoing maintenance. Strong data entry, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science; or military MLT certificate.
• Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as Medical Lab Technician; must meet Certification Maintenance Program requirements for incumbents certified after Jan 1, 2004.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen testing.
• Ensures quality performance.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Maintains competency.
• Adapts communication and approach to diverse patient populations while respecting privacy.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in medical technology / medical laboratory science / clinical laboratory science / chemical, physical or biological science

Military MLT certificate

Tools

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician in Kentucky to perform specimen testing and ensure quality performance within a regulated healthcare setting.

The role requires an Associate Degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent, a state license if applicable, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification with ongoing maintenance. Strong data entry, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.