Medical Lab Technician - Full Time

St. James Parish Hospital; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA is seeking a Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Lab Scientist to join our clinical staff. This position supports multiple lab sections and requires precise testing and regulatory adherence.

You will perform comprehensive laboratory analyses including chemical, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank work per hospital procedures, while delivering accurate results and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Labiratory Technician
• Current Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician
• Active BLS certification or able to obtain in 90 days

Responsibilities

• Orders lab tests accurately in the LIS computer system
• Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing
• Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
• Ensures quality lab testing and instrument performance adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines
• Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
• Label and handle lab specimens properly
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate equipment
• Use two identifiers to identify patients when collecting samples
• Ensures supplies are well stocked in all areas. Monitor inventory and submit requests for supply orders
• Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy
• Maintains an organized and clean working area
• Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patient results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel
• Supports departmental goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

LIS knowledge

Venipuncture

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Phone courtesy

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS system

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

• Location 1645 Lutcher Avenue,Lutcher, LA, 70071,United States
• Job Category Clinical Staff
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

Responsible for performing chemical, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank analysis in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Orders lab test accurately in the LIS computer system
• Receives lab samples in the LIS computer system for processing
• Process and analyze lab samples appropriately for each lab department
• Ensures quality lab testing and instrument performance adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines
• Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
• Label and handle lab specimens properly
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age.
• Use two identifiers to identify patients when collecting samples
• Ensures supplies are well stocked in all areas. Monitor inventory and submit requests for supply orders to be processed by Material Management
• Always answers phone using proper phone courtesy
• Maintains an organized and clean working area
• Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patient results in the LIS computer system and fax to proper personnel
• Supports departmental goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required

• Associate Degree from an accredited school in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Labiratory Technician
• Current Louisiana State License as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician
• Active BLS certification or able to obtain in 90 days

Work Schedule: Various 12-hour shifts

Summary

Thank you for your interest in joining our hospital family. St. James Parish Hospital is centrally located directly between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our beautiful facility is a community hospital that serves the River Parishes—known for great food, big families, and a vibrant history. We invite you to learn more about our hospital, family-like culture , and amazing benefits . Follow us on Facebook to stay connected and learn about future career opportunities.