Medical Technologist 1 PRN Premium

FMOLHS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOLHS seeks a Medical Technologist to perform routine and specialized lab tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology and the blood bank at the Lake Main Campus in Baton Rouge.

The role emphasizes quality control, accurate reporting, and collaboration with physicians and staff to support patient care. A BS degree and NAACLS-approved MT/CLS training are required, with Louisiana licensure as CLS-G or CLS-S with appropriate specialty registry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year training in a NAACLS approved MT/CLS program.
• Licensed in Louisiana as CLS-G or CLS-S with Registry in applicable specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse medical technology procedures across chemistry, hematology, microbiology and blood bank.
• Ensure quality control, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Deliver professional patient care with a humanistic approach across age groups.
• Establish cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, staff and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Performs various routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. The duties of a Medical Technologist may be specific to a particular area of the laboratory, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Productivity
• Performs an acceptable productivity level without a significant error rate on a variety of medical technology procedures including but not limited to performing tests on cells and microorganisms in body fluids, examining growth patterns of bacteria and fungus in patient specimens and cultures, analyzing blood and other body fluids, and performing blood compatibility testing.
• Quality
• Quality is paramount in all aspects of daily functions and work processes to include specimen preparation, assaying, interpretation, and results reporting in compliance with established policies and procedures. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures, and maintains accurate and complete records of daily activities.
• Customer Service
• Consistently exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in the approach to job related duties in an effort to maintain high standards in the delivery of quality health care services. When in contact with patients of different age ranges (e.g., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric), performs all patient care duties in a manner that demonstrates a humanistic attitude for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and other individuals.
• Other Duties As Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Experience - Preferred but not required
Education - Bachelor's Degree
Training - One year training in a NAACLS approved MT/CLS program
Special Skills - Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills
Licensure - Licensed in Louisiana as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specialist (CLS-S) with Registry in applicable specialty for department and position.

• Department Laboratory Hematology-Lake Main Campus
• Hours of Schedule (e.g., M-F 8a-5p) Variable shifts