Medical Lab Scientist/Technician (MLS/MLT) - PRN Role

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist/Technician (MLS/MLT) to perform high- and moderate-complexity testing across chemistry, hematology, coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and immunology. The candidate will follow QC/QA protocols and use the Laboratory Information System.

Required are an ASCP or AMT certification, an LSBME license as Clinical Laboratory Technician, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), and at least 6 months of clinical training

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or AMT.
• Current license as Clinical Laboratory Technician with the LSBME.
• At least 6 months of clinical training or MLT experience.
• Knowledge of waived to high complexity testing across multiple disciplines.
• Analytical computer skills and knowledge of lab workflow.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of moderate and high complexity.
• Work across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank and immunology.
• Follow QC/QA protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Be proficient with the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Participate in proficiency testing and ensure CAP/TJC/CMS/OIG compliance.

Skills

Laboratory testing proficiency

QA/QC protocols

Laboratory information system

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor degree preferred

ASCP or AMT certification

CLT license with LSBME

6 months clinical training/experience

Job description

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist/Technician (MLS/MLT) to perform high- and moderate-complexity testing across chemistry, hematology, coag, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and immunology. The candidate will follow QC/QA protocols and use the Laboratory Information System.

Required are an ASCP or AMT certification, an LSBME license as Clinical Laboratory Technician, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), and at least 6 months of clinical training