Evening Lab Lead – Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ochsner Health System; Braithwaite (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests, coordinate new procedures, and resolve day-to-day lab issues. The role includes supervising section activities, ensuring timely patient testing, and maintaining compliance with accrediting standards.

Evening shift 1500-2330. Requires 4 years in a clinical lab (1 in the relevant section), a MLS/medical tech degree, and appropriate state licensure with ASCP/AMT/AAB

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in medical/clinical lab science.
• 4 years of relevant lab experience, with 1 year in the appropriate section.
• Current license in state of practice; ASCP/AMT/AAB certification.
• ASCP Certification Maintenance if certified after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical competency in section.
• Perform routine and special lab procedures.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Assist and consult with the laboratory supervisor/director.
• Maintain competency, meets goals and objectives.
• Adapt behavior to patient population and privacy requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests, coordinate new procedures, and resolve day-to-day lab issues. The role includes supervising section activities, ensuring timely patient testing, and maintaining compliance with accrediting standards.

Evening shift 1500-2330. Requires 4 years in a clinical lab (1 in the relevant section), a MLS/medical tech degree, and appropriate state licensure with ASCP/AMT/AAB