Clinical/Medical Lab Scientist - Monroe Lab

3M HEALTHCARE; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a clinical laboratory professional to receive and prepare specimens, perform routine tests and calculations to aid diagnosis, and conduct quality control. The role requires careful data handling, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating and maintaining equipment, performing phlebotomy if needed, and ensuring patient confidentiality while working in a fast-paced clinical lab environment. Collaboration with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Copy of transcript.
• Current licensure requirements may apply depending on state.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting and documents results.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and proficiency testing requirements.
• Participates in performance improvement and inventory management activities.
• Maintains patient privacy and communicates results clearly to care teams.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Copy of transcript

Job description

Job Overview

This role receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols, performs laboratory tests and calculations to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, conducts quality control procedures, evaluates test performance, calibrates, maintains and monitors equipment, performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate, and maintains confidentiality of patient-related information.

Education

• Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Copy of transcript.

Work Experience

None.

Certifications

• Current Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license in the state of practice (if applicable), OR Generalist Trainee permit or Lab Assistant license in the state of practice (if applicable) and must obtain Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license within 90 days of hire.
• ASCP, AMT or AAB generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ASCP categorical or AAB individual discipline certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist only if working in a designated Academic Medical Center facility.
• Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Performs, develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error, within established time frames.
• Analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision; escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories.
• Follows safety guidelines, OIG compliance requirements and protocol for proficiency testing of samples.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data and supports business development and cost reduction initiatives by managing supply and reagent inventory.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and is exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.