Clinical Medical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics

Ochsner Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests, run quality control, and maintain instruments. You will ensure regulatory compliance, participate in improvement initiatives, and handle data entry with accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or related field and licensure eligibility. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for patient care collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or related field with transcript.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist.
• Certification may be required within probationary period depending on facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests within established timeframes.
• Conduct quality control and instrument maintenance; document actions taken.
• Ensure compliance with safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide data entry and retrieval of patient information with accuracy.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Communication

Analytical skills

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology / related field

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests, run quality control, and maintain instruments. You will ensure regulatory compliance, participate in improvement initiatives, and handle data entry with accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or related field and licensure eligibility. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for patient care collaboration.