Flow Cytometry Scientist | Medical Lab Professional

Jobtome; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and safe handling of specimens in a patient-care setting.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, a current license if applicable, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification as required for an Academic Medical Center facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science.
• Copy of Transcript.
• Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
• ASCP/AMT or AAB generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist OR ASCP categorical/AAB discipline certification ONLY if working in an Academic Medical Center facility.
• ASCP Certification Maintenance Program compliance for those certified after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing independently within established timeframes.
• Performs quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting and documents results.
• Escalates when results are out of control and documents corrective actions.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards for laboratories.
• Follows safety guidelines and proficiency testing protocols; supports cost reduction through inventory management.
• Interact with patients and adapt communication to the population served.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Judgement and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology/related field

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Current state license (where applicable)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized testing, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and safe handling of specimens in a patient-care setting.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, a current license if applicable, and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification as required for an Academic Medical Center facility.