Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join its team in Louisiana. The role involves accepting specimens, preparing reagents, labeling and distributing samples, and performing a range of microbiology, serology, and blood bank procedures.

The position emphasizes patient safety, quality control, and compliance with universal precautions. The ideal candidate holds a Louisiana Clinical Lab Generalist license and is available for day or night shifts in a hospital laboratory

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Lab Generalist with Louisiana State Board of Medical practice.
• Day or Night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Accept specimens and ensure criteria for testing.
• Prepare reagents and controls; maintain documentation.
• Label, accession, and distribute specimens with patient identification integrity.
• Inoculate specimens onto appropriate media.
• Initiate orders for blood components from suppliers.
• Follow hospital/laboratory safety and infection-control policies; report variances.
• Evaluate methods; initiate procedures as needed.
• Compare patient results with prior data and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and interpret gram stains and other preparations for bacteriology and parasitology.
• Perform serology and blood bank procedures including compatibility testing.
• Maintain aseptic technique in blood component preparation and storage.
• Follow universal precautions for blood/body fluids handling; disinfect work surfaces.
• Operate and troubleshoot clinical laboratory instruments; log maintenance actions.
• Determine when to contact instrument service.

Education

Clinical Lab Generalist license (Louisiana State Board of Medical)

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join its team in Louisiana. The role involves accepting specimens, preparing reagents, labeling and distributing samples, and performing a range of microbiology, serology, and blood bank procedures.

The position emphasizes patient safety, quality control, and compliance with universal precautions. The ideal candidate holds a Louisiana Clinical Lab Generalist license and is available for day or night shifts in a hospital laboratory