Medical Lab Technician: Precise Testing & Patient Care

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Continuing education

Team-based environment

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Technician/Generalist to perform routine and specialized tests on patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely results to support patient care.

You will maintain quality control, follow safety protocols, document results, and collaborate with physicians and nurses, with ongoing education and a commitment to HIPAA and laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Generalist license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing principles, instrumentation, and quality control standards.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the application of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to turnaround-time expectations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, safety, and infection-control practices in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Prepare and process specimens using appropriate reagents, stains, and solutions.
• Conduct testing procedures according to standardized methodologies and departmental protocols.
• Recognize abnormal or unexpected results and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.
• Complete testing within required turnaround times, including STAT testing.
• Accurately record, verify, and report laboratory results.
• Assist with morgue duties once competency is established.
• Perform quality control, calibration, and maintenance procedures on laboratory instrumentation.
• Document quality control activities, corrective actions, and maintenance accurately.Interpret results using delta checks and established verification processes.
• Communicate critical values according to protocol and document required read-back confirmation.
• Collaborate professionally with physicians, nursing staff, and laboratory colleagues.
• Follow PPE requirements and laboratory safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Attend departmental meetings, organizational training, and continuing education activities.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 continuing education units annually.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CLS license

Laboratory principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Technician/Generalist to perform routine and specialized tests on patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely results to support patient care.

You will maintain quality control, follow safety protocols, document results, and collaborate with physicians and nurses, with ongoing education and a commitment to HIPAA and laboratory standards.