Medical Tech ASCP (Occasional)

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a highly skilled Medical Technologist to join their team. You will perform technical tasks in the Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology departments, ensuring quality standards and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate must hold a BS degree and certification as a Medical Technologist. Responsibilities include performing critical laboratory tests and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree and specialized training to obtain certification as a Medical Technologist.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy including Windows and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform crossmatching techniques in the Blood Bank.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Conduct routine collection and processing of specimens.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation operation

Blood Bank techniques

Problem-solving skills

Quality Control knowledge

Microbiology skills

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Tools

Laboratory software applications

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks and procedures in the Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Blood Bank: Perform crossmatching techniques, apply problem‑solving skills and judgment in dealing with antibody challenges, understand the indications for transfusion, ensure proper action before releasing products that do not meet criteria, and demonstrate knowledge of Quality Systems for good blood bank practices.
• Chemistry and Hematology: Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, apply knowledge of Quality Control processes, maintain competency and assist the Core Lab Supervisor with additional tasks.
• Microbiology: Conduct routine collection, inoculation, and processing of all specimen types, prepare and promptly interpret stains and smears according to departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree and specialized training to obtain certification as a Medical Technologist and licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy (Windows, word‑processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases). Preferred experience with advanced computer tools.

If you have a passion for laboratory science and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.