Core Lab Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Precision Testing

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated laboratory team. You will perform specimen processing, assay testing, quality control, and reporting while upholding safety and accuracy to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument performance, following protocols, documenting results, and collaborating with clinical staff. A valid Louisiana CLG or CLS license is required; hospital experience preferred, and day shifts

Qualifications

• Must hold a Clinical Lab Generalist license (CLG) or CLS from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens received are acceptable for testing and prepare reagents and controls as needed.
• Label, accession and distribute specimens while maintaining patient identification integrity.
• Initiate orders for blood and blood components as required.
• Follow hospital and lab safety policies and report variances.
• Assess appropriateness of manual and micro-methods and implement backup procedures.
• Compare patient results with prior data and investigate discrepancies within turnaround times.
• Prepare Gram stains and other bacteriology/parasitology preparations.
• Perform routine serology, compatibility testing and ABORH typing.
• Prepare blood components maintaining aseptic technique and proper storage.
• Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatches.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments; troubleshoot and document issues.
• Identify when service support is needed for equipment.

Education

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners – CLG or CLS license

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated laboratory team. You will perform specimen processing, assay testing, quality control, and reporting while upholding safety and accuracy to support patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument performance, following protocols, documenting results, and collaborating with clinical staff. A valid Louisiana CLG or CLS license is required; hospital experience preferred, and day shifts