Medical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & QC

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to receive, prepare, and analyze specimens, and to provide data for diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and compliance within a dynamic clinical laboratory environment.

The candidate must hold a CLS Generalist license (or obtain within 180 days) and achieve required ASCP/AMT/AAB certification within 90 days. On-site, Louisiana location. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical/physical/biological science (copy of transcript).
• Current CLS Generalist license in the state of practice or within 180 days of hire.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform, develop and interpret routine or specialized laboratory testing independently within established time frames.
• Perform quality control and instrument maintenance; document actions taken when results are out of control.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards for laboratories; ensure safety and confidentiality.
• Contribute to performance improvement by data collection and analysis; assist in cost reduction through inventory management.
• Adapt communication and service style to the patient care process and population served.
• Occasional duties as assigned; comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology / clinical laboratory science

Tools

ASCP/AMT/AAB generalist certification

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to receive, prepare, and analyze specimens, and to provide data for diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and compliance within a dynamic clinical laboratory environment.

The candidate must hold a CLS Generalist license (or obtain within 180 days) and achieve required ASCP/AMT/AAB certification within 90 days. On-site, Louisiana location. Equal opportunity employer.