Medical Lab Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS)-FT

Ochsner Health System; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. This role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment under general supervision. Ideal candidates will possess an Associates Degree in a relevant field and relevant certifications. You will work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to take on a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in medical technology or related field required.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as Medical Lab Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen testing and ensures quality performance.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines and maintains competency.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Proficiency with Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree in medical technology

Military MLT certificate

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job receives and prepares specimens according to standard protocols and procedures; performs analytical laboratory tests and calculations; performs quality control procedures; calibrates, maintains, and monitors laboratory equipment; works under general supervision; performs phlebotomy procedures as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of patient information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description summarizes primary duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required: Associates Degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science. OR military MLT certificate.
Copy of Transcript required.

Work Experience

Required: None.
Preferred: Hospital or Clinical Laboratory Testing experience.

Certifications

Required: Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
Required: ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as Medical Lab Technician. Incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must complete the Certification Maintenance Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Performs specimen testing.
• Ensures quality performance.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains competency.
• Adapts communication to patient populations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional responsibilities include compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, and maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

The physical demands include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and working in environments with occupational risks.

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Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Note: Applicants must apply through the official careers website. Remote work eligibility varies by location, excluding Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

For accessibility accommodations, contact HR at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail].

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