Day Shift Clinical Lab Scientist — Diagnostics & QC

Jobtome; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized tests, maintain QC and instrument reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology and CLS Generalist licensure or trainee permit with license within 90 days.

ASCP/AMT/AAB certification must be obtained within 90 days if applicable. Strong data entry, communication, and analytical skills are essential in a fast-paced diagnostic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science or related field is required.
• Current licensure or trainee permit in CLS Generalist as per state requirements and must obtain license within 90 days.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification must be obtained within 90 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform, develop and interpret routine and specialized lab tests within established timeframes.
• Maintain quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; document actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation checklists.
• Contribute to performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives via data analysis.
• Protect patient privacy and handle specimens according to protocol.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Analytical skills

Privacy awareness

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized tests, maintain QC and instrument reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's in medical technology and CLS Generalist licensure or trainee permit with license within 90 days.

ASCP/AMT/AAB certification must be obtained within 90 days if applicable. Strong data entry, communication, and analytical skills are essential in a fast-paced diagnostic setting.